verb
- 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.