He was lacking in confidence . 2. She felt nervous, increasingly lacking in confidence about herself.
Is lacking a correct word?
being without; not having; wanting; less: Lacking equipment, the laboratory couldn't undertake the research project. wanting; deficient: He was found lacking in stamina.
How do you use lacking?
lacking
- lacking (in something) having none or not enough of something. She's not usually lacking in confidence. The film is sorely lacking in originality. ...
- not present or not available synonym missing. I feel there is something lacking in my life. lacking from something the passion sadly lacking from his performance.
