112 Synonyms for Lack: want, need, shortage

lack (112 synonym found)

Lack has 112 synonyms. The top synonyms for lack are want, need, shortage, shortcoming, beggary, incompleteness, inadequacy, absence and 104 more. Another word for lack is want. Browse the full list below.

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hand-to-mouth existence

Frequently asked questions

What is a synonym for lack?

A common synonym for lack is want. Other synonyms include need, shortage, shortcoming, beggary.

How many synonyms does lack have?

Lack has 112 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does lack mean?

(n): Deficiency; want; need; destitution; failure; as, a lack of sufficient food (v): to be without, to need, to require °(obsolete) A defect or failing; moral or spiritual degeneracy.

Definition of lack:

(n) : Deficiency; want; need; destitution; failure; as, a lack of sufficient food

(v) : to be without, to need, to require

°(obsolete) A defect or failing; moral or spiritual degeneracy.

°A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want.

°To be short (of or for something).

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