sadly lacking

Frequency: 6.77.9 per million words

in a way that causes sadness; unfortunately

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Examples (20)

  • The presentation was sadly lacking in detail and visual aids.
  • The new proposal was sadly lacking in detail.
  • Despite his experience, his performance in the final match was sadly lacking.
  • For a top-tier athlete, his discipline was sadly lacking.
  • The project's progress is sadly lacking due to insufficient resources.
  • Her presentation, though well-intentioned, was sadly lacking in practical solutions.
  • His understanding of the subject matter was sadly lacking, despite his claims.
  • Many found the customer service to be sadly lacking in empathy.
  • The new policy, while well-intentioned, is sadly lacking in practical implementation.
  • The government's response to the crisis has been sadly lacking.
  • Her response to the crisis was sadly lacking in empathy and urgency.
  • Despite grand promises, the actual implementation was sadly lacking in effectiveness.
  • The team's defensive effort was sadly lacking throughout the entire game.
  • Critics argued that the film was sadly lacking in originality.
  • This report is sadly lacking any concrete data to support its conclusions.
  • His understanding of the historical context was sadly lacking.
  • The movie's plot was predictable and sadly lacking in originality.
  • The amenities in the hotel were sadly lacking for its price point.
  • Unfortunately, the community's support for the initiative was sadly lacking.
  • Even after extensive training, her confidence remained sadly lacking.