lacks

The word “lacks” has 1 syllable: lacks.

It's pronounced as /læks/.

What is synonym and antonym for lacks?

In the thesaurus, “lacks” has 24 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lacks along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lacks

absence
asks
begs
dearth
deficiencies
entails
exacts
inadequacy
insists
involves
loss
need
paucity
poverty
reduction
require
requires
scarcity
shortage
shortages
shortcoming
shortfall
stipulates
want

Antonyms for lacks

abundance
abundances
adequacies
affluence
amplitudes
dislike
enough
excess
has
have
holds
plenitudes
plenties
plenty
success
sufficiencies
sufficiency
wealths

Meanings of lacks

noun

A defect or failing; moral or spiritual degeneracy.
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want.

verb

To be without, to need, to require.
To be short (of or for something).
To be in want.
To see the deficiency in (someone or something); to find fault with, to malign, reproach.

Example Sentences

The essay lacks a clear thesis statement, making it difficult to follow the argument.
Despite its appealing design, the new smartphone lacks essential features found in competitors.
The team lacks cohesion, hindering their ability to work together effectively.
His explanation lacks detail, leaving us with unanswered questions.
The budget proposal lacks sufficient funding for critical infrastructure projects.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lacks, such as: absence, abundance, abundances, adequacies, affluence, amplitudes, asks.

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