Formy złożone:
lack | lacking |
| for lack of [sth] prep | (due to not having [sth]) | z braku przyim. + m |
| | For lack of anything more interesting to do, the kids did their homework. |
| lack of n | (absence of, deficiency in) | brak m |
| | There is a total lack of authority in this organisation. |
| lack of appetite n | (absence of desire for food) | brak apetytu m + m |
| | I often suffer from a lack of appetite when the weather is very hot. |
| | Lack of appetite is a sign that your dog is sick. |
| lack of depth n | (superficiality, shallow nature) | brak głębi m + ż |
| | Tara might be pretty but she has a lack of depth. |
| lack of depth n | (superficiality, lack of insight) | brak głębi m + ż |
| | There is a lack of depth in his poetry which he needs to address if he wants to get it published. |
| lack of differentiation n | (no distinction or discrimination) | brak rozróżnienia m + n |
| | Lack of differentiation between ethnic minorities is the key to a peaceful community. |
| lack of discipline n | (child: unruly behaviour) | brak dyscypliny m + ż |
| | The children's lack of discipline led them to laugh and play during the teacher's lesson. |
| lack of discipline n | (failure to be strict enough) | brak dyscypliny m + ż |
| | The children's father had become annoyed with their behaviour, but his lack of discipline meant that the children continued to run through the house. |
| lack of discipline n | (absence of self control) | brak dyscypliny m + ż |
| | I have a lack of discipline when it comes to dessert. I can never say no. |
| lack of education n | (ignorance, not being informed) | brak wykształcenia m + n |
| | A lack of education about contraception can lead to many unwanted pregnancies. |
| lack of education n | (having little formal learning) | brak wykształcenia m + n |
| | Her lack of education did not prevent her from achieving a successful career. |
| lack of enthusiasm n | (apathy, disinterest) | brak entuzjazmu m + m |
| | That boy shows a complete lack of enthusiasm in class. |
| lack of feeling n | (apathy) | brak uczucia m + n |
| lack of feeling n | (lack of sympathy) | brak uczucia m + n |
| | He ended their relationship by text message which shows a complete lack of feeling. |
| lack of foresight n | (failure to think ahead) | brak przewidywania m + n |
| | Not planning for your retirement shows a complete lack of foresight. |
| lack of information n | (ignorance, not being informed about [sth]) | brak informacji m + ż, l.mn. |
| | Back in the 1980s, there was a lack of information about AIDS. |
| | There is no lack of information about global warming, but some people choose to ignore it anyway. |
| lack of integrity n | (dishonesty, immorality) | brak uczciwości, brak prawości m + ż |
| | He never returns the money he borrows from you; to me this shows a worrying lack of integrity. |
| lack of interest n | (apathy, disinterest) | brak zainteresowania m + n |
| | The course was cancelled due to a lack of interest. |
| lack of preparation n | (failure to be ready for [sth]) | brak przygotowania m + n |
| | Because of his lack of preparation, he failed the test. |
| lack of respect n | (discourteous speech or behaviour) | brak szacunku m + m |
| | You shouldn't let your children speak to you like that, it shows a lack of respect. |
| lack of respect n | (failure to treat [sb] as a superior) | brak szacunku m + m |
| | As far as I am concerned everyone is equal and I won't call my boss "Sir", but some people say this shows a lack of respect. |
| lack of self-confidence n | (insecurity) | brak pewności siebie wyr. |
| | | brak wiary w siebie wyr. |
| | His lack of self-confidence held him back in his relationships with women. |
| lack of vision n | (inability to think creatively) | brak wyobraźni m + ż |
| | His lack of vision makes him unsuitable for a career in marketing. |