lacking

[ lak-ing ]
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preposition
  1. being without; not having; wanting; less: Lacking equipment, the laboratory couldn't undertake the research project.

adjective
  1. wanting; deficient: He was found lacking in stamina.

Origin of lacking

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; lack + -ing2

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