lack

Definition

  • noun: the state or condition of not having any or enough of something
  • verb: to not have (something)
  • verb: to be deficient or missing
  • + 'for'
  • synonyms: blame, fault, crime

Examples

  • They called it a comet, 'for lack of' a better term/word. [=because they could not think of a better term/word for it]

  • His honesty, or 'lack thereof', is the real problem. [=the real problem is his lack of honesty]

  • There was 'no lack of' interest in the proposal. [=there was much interest in the proposal]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The cradle. "This is the next thing, Tony." This...is the next me. The regeneration cradle prints tissue, it can't build a living body. It can. You can. You lacked the materials. You're a brilliant woman, Helen. But we all have room to improve. Oh. I didn't realize you were waiting. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • (..) and Moscow and the third bloody world war. Look, the Minister's very pleased with your progress so far. He's less pleased, though, with the lack of progress with our American cousins. You see, in their eyes, you're still a leaky ship. Yes? (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
  • (..) "Cale frequently does not complete his field reports on time." Nothing to do with protecting someone. "Sergeant Cale demonstrates a lack of respect for authority. Sergeant Cale has raw potential but seems determined not to realise it." You can keep reading that. That is not me anymore. (..)
    2013 White House Down