lacking
/ˈlækɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण लैकिंग
(किसी चीज़ की) कमी वाला, रहित
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adjective
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[not before noun] ~ (in sth)
having none or not enough of something
(किसी चीज़ की) कमी वाला, रहित
- She was not lacking in confidence.
- The new design was lacking in originality.
- The film is lacking in humour.
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- He was lacking in common sense, but not in hard work.
- The village is lacking basic facilities such as a clinic.
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[not before noun]
not present or not available
अनुपलब्ध, न होना
- Funds for the project were lacking.
- Real enthusiasm was sadly lacking.
- What is lacking in this report is clear evidence.
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- Medical supplies were lacking after the storm.
- Time was lacking, so the debate ended early.
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§Grammar and usage
The adjective takes in, as in 'lacking in confidence', but the verb lack takes a direct object, as in 'He lacks confidence' (not 'He lacks of confidence').
Adjective के साथ in आता है, जैसे 'lacking in confidence', लेकिन verb lack के बाद सीधा object आता है, जैसे 'He lacks confidence' ('He lacks of confidence' गलत है)।