sorely lacking

Frequency: 6.56.8 per million words

to a very great extent or degree; very much

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Examples (20)

  • The project was sorely lacking in funding and expert personnel.
  • The team's performance was sorely lacking in cohesion.
  • His understanding of the subject was sorely lacking.
  • Funding for the project is sorely lacking, hindering progress.
  • The company's efforts to improve customer service were sorely lacking.
  • Many developing countries are sorely lacking in basic infrastructure.
  • Without a clear strategy, the team's performance was sorely lacking.
  • His presentation was well-intentioned but sorely lacking in factual evidence.
  • The report was sorely lacking in detail and evidence.
  • Despite their efforts, effective communication remained sorely lacking.
  • His contribution to the discussion was sorely lacking.
  • The new policy was criticized for being sorely lacking in environmental protection measures.
  • The new policy is sorely lacking in practical implementation.
  • She felt that her life was sorely lacking in adventure and spontaneity.
  • After the disaster, essential supplies were sorely lacking.
  • Public trust in the government has been sorely lacking for years.
  • The artistic merit of the film was sorely lacking.
  • The novel, while ambitious, was sorely lacking in character development.
  • Her enthusiasm for the task was sorely lacking.
  • If compassion is sorely lacking in a society, it faces significant challenges.