lack semblance

Frequency: 5.51.8 per million words

to not have any appearance of something

semblanceVERB + semblance

Categories:

lack

Examples (10)

  • The movie lacks any semblance of realism.
  • After the earthquake, the town lacked any semblance of its former structure.
  • Without a clear agenda, the discussion quickly began to lack a semblance of purpose.
  • Her testimony lacked a semblance of truth, making it hard to believe.
  • The new policy completely lacks any semblance of practicality.
  • Even after hours of debate, the two sides lacked any semblance of common ground.
  • A government that lacks a semblance of accountability often loses public trust.
  • His attempt at an apology lacked a semblance of sincerity.
  • The chaotic scene on the streets lacked any semblance of control.
  • If the organization continues to lack a semblance of internal cohesion, it will collapse.