Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lack-in

phrase
/læk ɪn/
Definition
The state or condition of being deficient or absent in something.
Examples
  • His performance lacked in energy and enthusiasm.
  • The report lacks in detail, making it hard to understand.
  • She felt the presentation lacked in clarity.
Meaning
To have insufficient quality, quantity, or degree of a particular attribute or resource.
Synonyms
  • deficient in
  • needy of
  • short of
  • wanting in