missing

[mis-ing] / ˈmɪs ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

gone, absent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

away lost removed

STRONG

disappeared lacking mislaid misplaced omitted short wanting

WEAK

AWOL astray left behind left out not present nowhere to be found unaccounted for

Antonyms

STRONG

adequate enough sufficient

WEAK

found here present

Example Sentences

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Several users then commented under the post noting that Grande's comment was missing and that the sound had been muted.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The girl went missing near Treasure Island Beach on Tuesday night when she, her mother and brother were pulled into the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

However, those investors may be missing an important factor: Elon Musk’s public companies don’t always trade on fundamentals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

If you’re stopping by during a busy weekend, consider ordering ahead online to avoid missing out on popular items.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

This was reassuring, even if it did keep missing out the highest yips.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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