lack

/lˈæk/

/ˈɫæk/

Lack

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

synonyms : deficiency

to lack

MAIN VERB

to not have something or have so little of it

synonyms : miss

antonyms : have

Examples

1. Lack of confidence is his biggest weakness.

2. Lack of safety precautions at the factory resulted in a disaster.

3. A lack of investment in education can breed ignorance and apathy in a society.

4. The misunderstanding happened because of a lack of communication.