lack

[US]/læk/
[UK]/læk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. be without; be in need of; not have
vi. be without; be lacking; be in short; be in want
n. absence of something needed or desired; insufficiency; shortfall

Phrases & Collocations

lack of sleep

lack of experience

lack of motivation

lack of communication

lack of resources

lack of

for lack of

lack in

lack of power

by lack of

from lack of

lack of money

lack of time

lack of capital

lack for

through lack of

lack of faith

lack of fusion

lack of penetration

lack of rainfall

lack of labor

Example Sentences

a lack of money.

There is no lack of vegetable.

a lack of self-confidence

the campaign's lack of direction.

an ungentlemanly lack of sportsmanship.

lack of vestimentary rigour.

a woeful lack of understanding

The work lacks originality.

lack of pretentiousness

lacking in moral fiber.

my lack of artistic ability.

an astonishing lack of discernment.

there is no lack of entertainment aboard ship.

the novel lacks imagination.

Sam did not lack for friends.

his lack of organization.

a lack of shelving and cupboards.

a story that lacks spice

He is lacking in beef.

Real-world Examples

But it's not just your lack of willpower or the omnipresent holiday treats.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American August 2019 Collection

Definitely! Lack of respect, acknowledgement, and lack of funds now and then.

Source: Past years' college entrance examination listening comprehension (local papers)

Kings lack the caution of common men.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

There's a lack of the better good.

Source: Yale University Open Course: Death (Audio Version)

The factory ceased production for lack of capital.

Source: Four-level vocabulary frequency weekly plan

As a result, bone deposition decreases due to a lack of stress, while resorption increases.

Source: Osmosis - Musculoskeletal

At school, our children experience a complete lack of autonomy and control.

Source: 2017 Hot Selected Compilation

Okay, I admit that there's a certain lack of consistency there.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

This could show a lack of courage.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

The lack of oversight made maintaining quality impossible.

Source: 2017 Hot Selected Compilation

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