find sth lacking
Frequency: 7.815.6 per million words
to discover or judge that something is inadequate or missing
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Examples (10)
- After reviewing the proposal, the committee found it lacking in detail.
- Many critics find modern art lacking in emotional depth.
- She finds his excuses lacking in sincerity.
- If you find the ingredients lacking, please inform the chef.
- Critics often found his performance lacking in passion.
- Investigators found the report lacking sufficient evidence.
- Upon closer inspection, they found the security measures lacking.
- I often find motivation lacking when faced with repetitive tasks.
- He found the restaurant's service lacking compared to his previous visit.
- Do you find anything lacking in our current strategy?