profound lack

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

Used to describe a very deep and serious absence of something.

lackADJECTIVE + lack

Categories:

profound

Examples (10)

  • There was a profound lack of understanding between the two parties.
  • The decision revealed a profound lack of foresight from the leadership.
  • Critics pointed to a profound lack of originality in his latest work.
  • His isolation stemmed from a profound lack of social interaction during childhood.
  • The community suffered from a profound lack of essential resources.
  • Despite vast wealth, he felt a profound lack of purpose in his life.
  • The project failed due to a profound lack of clear communication.
  • A profound lack of empathy characterized her interactions with others.
  • Many attributed the economic crisis to a profound lack of regulation.
  • She experienced a profound lack of confidence after the setback.