lack
Usage
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Lack of action on childcare is already costing the American economy $172 billion per year, according to data from the business-leader group ReadyNation.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Lack of awareness is one reason, the report found.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Lack of planning and misconceptions around a new $6,000 senior tax deduction could lead to missed tax savings.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
Their findings, published in Nature Communications, come from a study titled "Lack of Caspase 8 Directs Neuronal Progenitor-like reprogramming and Small Cell Lung Cancer Progression."
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
“Evil is easy to fight. Lack of wisdom . . . that is very hard indeed.”
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing lack
Zilch, Zip, Nada: Words For Nothing
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
ACT Vocabulary List
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Nobody's Home: Synonyms For "Absent"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
