Definition of lacking

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Lacking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lac.

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Bastard :: Bastard (n.) Lacking in genuineness; spurious; false; adulterate; -- applied to things which resemble those which are genuine, but are really not so..
Short :: Short (superl.) Insufficiently provided; inadequately supplied; scantily furnished; lacking; not coming up to a resonable, or the ordinary, standard; -- usually with of; as, to be short of money..
Slowenly :: Slowenly (a.) Characteristic of a solven; lacking neatness and order; evincing negligence; as, slovenly dress..
Want :: Want (v. i.) To be absent; to be deficient or lacking; to fail; not to be sufficient; to fall or come short; to lack; -- often used impersonally with of; as, it wants ten minutes of four..
Juiceless :: Juiceless (a.) Lacking juice; dry.
Defective :: Defective (a.) Lacking some of the usual forms of declension or conjugation; as, a defective noun or verb..
Scrappy :: Scrappy (a.) Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency; as, a scrappy lecture..
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Lacking ability for an appropriate function or office; as, weak eyes; a weak stomach; a weak magistrate; a weak regiment, or army..
Cool :: Cool (superl.) Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.
Dull :: Dull (superl.) Not keen in edge or point; lacking sharpness; blunt.
Blank :: Blank (a.) Lacking characteristics which give variety; as, a blank desert; a blank wall; destitute of interests, affections, hopes, etc.; as, to live a blank existence; destitute of sensations; as, blank unconsciousness..
Agalactous :: Agalactous (a.) Lacking milk to suckle with.
Blackball :: Blackball (n.) A composition for blacking shoes, boots, etc.; also, one for taking impressions of engraved work..
Harsh :: Harsh (a.) Having violent contrasts of color, or of light and shade; lacking in harmony..
Remiss :: Remiss (a.) Not energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or prompt in fulfilling engagements; negligent; careless; tardy; behindhand; lagging; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow..
Defective :: Defective (a.) Wanting in something; incomplete; lacking a part; deficient; imperfect; faulty; -- applied either to natural or moral qualities; as, a defective limb; defective timber; a defective copy or account; a defective character; defective rules..
Harvestless :: Harvestless (a.) Without harvest; lacking in crops; barren.
Flat :: Flat (superl.) Lacking liveliness of commercial exchange and dealings; depressed; dull; as, the market is flat..
Hard :: Hard (superl.) Rigid in the drawing or distribution of the figures; formal; lacking grace of composition.
Bold :: Bold (n.) In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent..
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