Synonyms for

Lacked

Verb / lækt / Another word for lacked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The verb 'lacked' means to not have something that is needed or expected.

Synonyms & similar words

have miss lack missing absent short wanting deficient devoid bereft scarce insufficient poor needing deprived lacking inadequate scanty sparse

Synonyms by register

Formal

was deficient in was wanting in suffered from a lack of

Informal

was short of didn't have was missing

Literary

was bereft of was devoid of

Antonyms

had possessed owned held included contained featured

Common collocations

  • lacked confidence
  • lacked the ability
  • lacked the necessary
  • lacked any
  • lacked understanding
  • lacked support
  • lacked resources
  • lacked a sense

Word family

noun lack
verb lack
adjective lacking

Usage note

The past tense 'lacked' is often used with abstract nouns like 'confidence' or 'understanding'. Avoid using 'lacked' with concrete objects that are simply absent; 'was missing' or 'was not there' might be more appropriate in such cases.

Example sentences

  1. The cake lacked sugar and tasted bland.
  2. He lacked the courage to speak up in class.
  3. The team lacked experience and lost the game.
  4. She lacked sleep and felt tired all day.
  5. The book lacked a satisfying ending.

Quotes

  • He who has never lacked courage, never tasted victory.
  • A person who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

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