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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Nanos confirmed that detectives had transitioned their investigation from a missing person case to a criminal case.

From Los Angeles Times

HMRC, which raises tens of millions of pounds each year from penalties, will consider customers' reasons for missing the deadline.

From BBC

Her family reported her missing a day later.

From BBC

Notre Dame players kept setting him screens, but Bowman was a little bit off, missing six shots.

From Los Angeles Times

When Victoria failed to return home, Suffolk Police launched a major missing persons inquiry.

From BBC