1. past tense of lack; was without or did not have something needed or wanted

Examples

• The team lacked experience in championship games.
• She lacked the confidence to speak in public.
• The old computer lacked enough memory for the new software.
• He lacked the necessary qualifications for the job.
• The recipe lacked flavor without the proper spices.
• The students lacked motivation after the difficult exam.
• The project lacked funding to continue into next year.