relative lack

Frequency: 6.47.1 per million words

A lack of something when compared to something else or to a previous time.

lackADJECTIVE + lack

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relative

Examples (10)

  • The project suffered from a relative lack of funding compared to similar initiatives.
  • Despite her experience, she felt a relative lack of confidence in public speaking.
  • The report highlighted a relative lack of progress in environmental protection.
  • His success was attributed to a relative lack of competition in the market.
  • There's a relative lack of affordable housing in the city center.
  • The team's performance showed a relative lack of cohesion compared to last season.
  • New graduates often face a relative lack of practical experience.
  • The region experiences a relative lack of rainfall during the summer months.
  • Critics noted a relative lack of originality in the artist's recent work.
  • The company's expansion was hampered by a relative lack of skilled labor.