Lack

Pronunciation: /læk/

Definitions of lack

noun a deficiency or shortage of something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a lack of money.

A2 She suffers from a lack of confidence.

B1 The team's lack of communication led to their defeat.

B2 The company's lack of innovation is hindering its growth.

C1 The lack of resources is a major challenge for the project.

C2 His lack of empathy makes it difficult for him to connect with others.

verb to be without or deficient in something

Example Sentences

A1 I lack the necessary ingredients to make a cake.

A2 She lacks the skills needed for the job.

B1 The team lacks motivation to win the game.

B2 The company lacks the resources to expand globally.

C1 His argument lacks credibility without proper evidence.

C2 The novel lacks depth in character development.

Examples of lack in a Sentence

formal The lack of funding has hindered the progress of the research project.

informal I can't believe the lack of snacks in the break room today.

slang There's a serious lack of chill in that guy.

figurative Her constant need for attention stems from a lack of love in her childhood.

Grammatical Forms of lack

• past tense: lacked
• plural: lacks
• comparative: more lacking
• superlative: most lacking
• present tense: lack
• future tense: will lack
• perfect tense: have lacked
• continuous tense: is lacking
• singular: lack
• positive degree: lack
• infinitive: to lack
• gerund: lacking
• participle: lacking

Origin and Evolution of lack

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'lack' originated from the Middle English word 'lak', which came from the Old Norse word 'lakr' meaning 'lacking' or 'deficient'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lack' has retained its original meaning of being without or deficient in something, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts and connotations.