lacking
intermediateB1/ˈlæ.kɪŋ/ · lack-ing
not having enough of something necessary or required.
Meanings
not having enough of something necessary or required.
کسی ضروری یا مطلوب چیز کی کمی ہونا۔
کمی
kami
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- lacking confidence
- lacking resources
- lacking support
Example Sentences
The report was lacking in detailed analysis.
رپورٹ میں تفصیلی تجزیے کی کمی تھی.
Report mein tafseeli tajziye ki kami thi.
She felt lacking in motivation to complete the project.
اس نے پروجیکٹ مکمل کرنے کی تحریک کی کمی محسوس کی.
Us ne project mukammal karne ki tehreek ki kami mehsoos ki.
The team is lacking proper guidance.
ٹیم کو صحیح رہنمائی کی کمی ہے.
Team ko sahi rehnumai ki kami hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'lacking' as 'Lack-ing' something essential.
Picture an empty box representing something missing.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کمی ہے عشق میں، پر امید کا دامن نہ چھوڑو
Kami hai ishq mein, par umeed ka daaman na chhoro.
There is a deficiency in love, but don't let go of hope.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کم زرہ، بہت گہرہ
Kam zarah, bohat gehra.
A little can be very deep.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lacian" — to fail or be without
First known use: 14th century
The word 'lacking' comes from Old English 'lacian' which means to be without or fail to have. It has evolved in its usage to express deficiency in various contexts.