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

  • (..) - I like to think it's because I'm a Ione wolf. But mainly it's because people don't like me. There are certain endeavors... ...where your lack of personal connection would be considered an advantage. - This is a secure area. - They know me. Have you ever been here? We were told in our initial (..)
    2001 A Beautiful Mind