Phrase used by people with a limited vocabulary or those who want to get away with saying something obscene in public.
And for lack of a better word, she’s a bitch
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For the lack of a better word
A term used by somebody when they can not quite think of the term they want to use, so they settle for another word or term.
This movie is… scary, for the lack of a better word.
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what people say when they don’t know the correct word to use, often using the term twice in one sentence.
And then we went to, for lack of a better word, this place that had swing sets and a merry go round and children playing, for lack of a better word.
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This is a question our experts keep getting from time to time. Now, we have got the complete detailed explanation and answer for everyone, who is interested!
Asked by: Ottilie Wiza
Score: 5/5
(1 votes)
«For lack of a better word» means that we can’t find a better word than the one we’re offering (we lack a better word, so we’re going to use this one). It’s the best we can do because a perfect word doesn’t exist (or we can’t think of one).
What is a word for lack of meaning?
1. n absence, dearth, deficiency, deprivation, destitution, insufficiency, need, privation, scantiness, scarcity, shortage, shortcoming, shortness, want.
How can I use lack in a sentence?
Examples of lack in a Sentence
She has never been accused of lacking confidence. Many of these people lack the basic necessities of life. Noun The problem is a lack of money. She has been suffering from a lack of sleep lately.
What is a word for lacking information?
Ignorant, illiterate, unlettered, uneducated mean lacking in knowledge or in training. Ignorant may mean knowing little or nothing, or it may mean uninformed about a particular subject: An ignorant person can be dangerous.
What does lack of care mean?
Lack of care means a failure to take proper and reasonable care of the premises and any common areas.
19 related questions found
What is inadequate information?
Information Inadequacy: The Lack of Needed Information in Human, Social and Industrial Affairs.
What is Nescience?
nescience • NESH-ee-unss • noun. : lack of knowledge or awareness : ignorance.
Is ignorant an insult?
Strictly speaking, ignorance, or being ignorant, isn’t an insult; it’s simply a lack of understanding. Geniuses are ignorant to all sorts of things, but these people are not stupid; instead, they are ignorant. This is an important distinction to make.
What is the sentence of lack of?
A lack of hard news developments caused wheat to trade narrowly. Dozens more students get turned away for lack of seating space. A life was wasted for the lack of what he deserved. They are disappointed with the government and lack of progress .»
How do you use lack of?
: not having (the thing specified) They called it a comet, for lack of a better term/word. For lack of anything better to do, we went to the park.
What does lack of time mean?
Both mean the same. Shortage of time: you are short on time, don’t have enough time, lack of time: you don’t have time at all, you are almost out of time.
Does Want mean lack?
noun. Definition of want (Entry 2 of 2) 1a : deficiency, lack suffers from a want of good sense. b : grave and extreme poverty that deprives one of the necessities of life. 2 : something wanted : need, desire.
How do you replace lack of?
lack
- absence.
- dearth.
- inadequacy.
- loss.
- paucity.
- poverty.
- reduction.
- shortfall.
What word can I use instead of would?
synonyms for would
- authorize.
- bid.
- decree.
- enjoin.
- exert.
- intend.
- request.
- resolve.
What does Benight mean?
“Benight” as a verb means “to overtake by darkness,” whether it’s physical, moral, or intellectual, according to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged dictionary. “Beknight” means to make someone a knight. Yet “beknight” and its adjectival form, “beknighted,” is too often used when “benight/benighted” is meant.
What is Nescience ignorance?
“Ignorance” is associated with “the act of ignoring”. Per contrast, “nescience” means “to not know” (viz., Latin prefix ne = not, and the verb scire = “to know”; cf. the etymology of the word “science”/prescience). … We know about the truth but we actively ignore it for the most part.
What is a word for purposeful ignorance?
(idiomatic, law) A decision in bad faith to avoid becoming informed about something so as to avoid having to make undesirable decisions that such information might prompt. Synonyms: vincible ignorance, willful blindness.
Why do we feel inadequate?
Most often, feelings of inadequacy are rooted in childhood experiences, like having had overly critical parents, cruel peers, shaming authority figures, or, perhaps, having not had opportunities to engage in positive, challenging experiences that help children gain feelings of competence and adequacy.
What are two synonyms for inadequate?
inadequate
- insufficient, not enough, deficient, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, sparse, too little, too few, short, in short supply.
- paltry, meagre, niggardly.
- skimpy, sketchy, incomplete, restricted, limited.
- informal measly, pathetic, piddling.
- rare exiguous.
Why is lack of information a market failure?
A lack of perfect information can also lead to market failure. When buyers and sellers don’t have all the correct information they may buy or sell a product at a higher or lower price than what would be reflective of its true benefit or cost.
What is another word for not worried?
nonchalant relaxed and not worried about anything, especially in a situation where other people are worried: He looked nonchalant enough as he strolled into the examination room.
What is it called when someone doesn’t care about your feelings?
What does apathetic mean? Apathetic means uncaring. It’s an adjective form of apathy—the state of not caring. It can also mean the absence or suppression of emotion or passion.
How do you deal with people who don’t care?
How to Stop Caring About Someone Who Doesn’t Care About You
- Detangle your self-worth from the situation.
- Let yourself be angry.
- Shift your focus to all the people in your life who do care about you.
- Honor that you care.
- Make self-love a practice.
- Don’t avoid your feelings.
- Identify and acknowledge your feelings for the person.
Asked by: Ottilie Wiza
Score: 5/5
(1 votes)
«For lack of a better word» means that we can’t find a better word than the one we’re offering (we lack a better word, so we’re going to use this one). It’s the best we can do because a perfect word doesn’t exist (or we can’t think of one).
What is a word for lack of meaning?
1. n absence, dearth, deficiency, deprivation, destitution, insufficiency, need, privation, scantiness, scarcity, shortage, shortcoming, shortness, want.
How can I use lack in a sentence?
Examples of lack in a Sentence
She has never been accused of lacking confidence. Many of these people lack the basic necessities of life. Noun The problem is a lack of money. She has been suffering from a lack of sleep lately.
What is a word for lacking information?
Ignorant, illiterate, unlettered, uneducated mean lacking in knowledge or in training. Ignorant may mean knowing little or nothing, or it may mean uninformed about a particular subject: An ignorant person can be dangerous.
What does lack of care mean?
Lack of care means a failure to take proper and reasonable care of the premises and any common areas.
19 related questions found
What is inadequate information?
Information Inadequacy: The Lack of Needed Information in Human, Social and Industrial Affairs.
What is Nescience?
nescience • NESH-ee-unss • noun. : lack of knowledge or awareness : ignorance.
Is ignorant an insult?
Strictly speaking, ignorance, or being ignorant, isn’t an insult; it’s simply a lack of understanding. Geniuses are ignorant to all sorts of things, but these people are not stupid; instead, they are ignorant. This is an important distinction to make.
What is the sentence of lack of?
A lack of hard news developments caused wheat to trade narrowly. Dozens more students get turned away for lack of seating space. A life was wasted for the lack of what he deserved. They are disappointed with the government and lack of progress .»
How do you use lack of?
: not having (the thing specified) They called it a comet, for lack of a better term/word. For lack of anything better to do, we went to the park.
What does lack of time mean?
Both mean the same. Shortage of time: you are short on time, don’t have enough time, lack of time: you don’t have time at all, you are almost out of time.
Does Want mean lack?
noun. Definition of want (Entry 2 of 2) 1a : deficiency, lack suffers from a want of good sense. b : grave and extreme poverty that deprives one of the necessities of life. 2 : something wanted : need, desire.
How do you replace lack of?
lack
- absence.
- dearth.
- inadequacy.
- loss.
- paucity.
- poverty.
- reduction.
- shortfall.
What word can I use instead of would?
synonyms for would
- authorize.
- bid.
- decree.
- enjoin.
- exert.
- intend.
- request.
- resolve.
What does Benight mean?
“Benight” as a verb means “to overtake by darkness,” whether it’s physical, moral, or intellectual, according to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged dictionary. “Beknight” means to make someone a knight. Yet “beknight” and its adjectival form, “beknighted,” is too often used when “benight/benighted” is meant.
What is Nescience ignorance?
“Ignorance” is associated with “the act of ignoring”. Per contrast, “nescience” means “to not know” (viz., Latin prefix ne = not, and the verb scire = “to know”; cf. the etymology of the word “science”/prescience). … We know about the truth but we actively ignore it for the most part.
What is a word for purposeful ignorance?
(idiomatic, law) A decision in bad faith to avoid becoming informed about something so as to avoid having to make undesirable decisions that such information might prompt. Synonyms: vincible ignorance, willful blindness.
Why do we feel inadequate?
Most often, feelings of inadequacy are rooted in childhood experiences, like having had overly critical parents, cruel peers, shaming authority figures, or, perhaps, having not had opportunities to engage in positive, challenging experiences that help children gain feelings of competence and adequacy.
What are two synonyms for inadequate?
inadequate
- insufficient, not enough, deficient, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, sparse, too little, too few, short, in short supply.
- paltry, meagre, niggardly.
- skimpy, sketchy, incomplete, restricted, limited.
- informal measly, pathetic, piddling.
- rare exiguous.
Why is lack of information a market failure?
A lack of perfect information can also lead to market failure. When buyers and sellers don’t have all the correct information they may buy or sell a product at a higher or lower price than what would be reflective of its true benefit or cost.
What is another word for not worried?
nonchalant relaxed and not worried about anything, especially in a situation where other people are worried: He looked nonchalant enough as he strolled into the examination room.
What is it called when someone doesn’t care about your feelings?
What does apathetic mean? Apathetic means uncaring. It’s an adjective form of apathy—the state of not caring. It can also mean the absence or suppression of emotion or passion.
How do you deal with people who don’t care?
How to Stop Caring About Someone Who Doesn’t Care About You
- Detangle your self-worth from the situation.
- Let yourself be angry.
- Shift your focus to all the people in your life who do care about you.
- Honor that you care.
- Make self-love a practice.
- Don’t avoid your feelings.
- Identify and acknowledge your feelings for the person.
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It also has a sense of, for lack of a better word, ongoingness.
Microbiota — this is a general name for a «community» (for lack of a better word) of different types of microorganisms.
Микробиота — это общее название для «сообщества» (за неимением лучшего слова) различных видов микроорганизмов.
The word «close» is used here for lack of a better word.
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How do you use «lack of a better word»:
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I use without «the»: «for lack of a better word.»
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«For lack,» no the.
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thanks!
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Economists offer a variety of explanations for the South’s performance. “For a long time we tended to outpace the national average with regard to economic performance, and a lot of that was driven by, for lack of a better word, development and in-migration,” said Michael Chriszt, an assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s research department. “That came to an abrupt halt, and it has not picked up.” The New York Times
Dear all,
I did search in this forum, but still wonder what «for lat of a better word» means. Could you please explain to me? Thanks.
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«For lack of a better word» means that we can’t find a better word than the one we’re offering (we lack a better word, so we’re going to use this one). It’s the best we can do because a perfect word doesn’t exist (or we can’t think of one).
On a more cynical level, you can use the phrase to substitute your own slanted word to sway your reader’s opinion.
LQZ
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«For lack of a better word» means that we can’t find a better word than the one we’re offering (we lack a better word, so we’re going to use this one). It’s the best we can do because a perfect word doesn’t exist (or we can’t think of one).
On a more cynical level, you can use the phrase to substitute your own slanted word to sway your reader’s opinion.
Thanks, Mr Copyright. I’ve got it.
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Общая лексика: за неимением лучшего слова
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Table of Contents
- What does lack of better Judgement mean?
- Is lacking in a sentence?
- What does no lack mean?
- How do you deal with lack of resources?
- How do you overcome lack of resources?
- What are the needs of the community?
- What are examples of local issues?
- What are the social issues in the community?
“For lack of a better word” means that we can’t find a better word than the one we’re offering (we lack a better word, so we’re going to use this one). It’s the best we can do because a perfect word doesn’t exist (or we can’t think of one).
If something is against your better judgment, you think it would be wiser not to do it: Against my better judgment, I gave him the job.
Is lacking in a sentence?
She felt nervous, increasingly lacking in confidence about herself. 3. Her life felt lacking in direction and purpose.
What does no lack mean?
phrase. If you say there is no lack of something, you are emphasizing that there is a great deal of it. [emphasis] He said there was no lack of things for them to talk about. See full dictionary entry for lack.
How do you deal with lack of resources?
Fixing the lack of resources:
- Shift resources between non critical tasks to the critical path (if we have)
- Try to reduce the resources needed. …
- Prioritize deliverables, split the project outcomes in phase. …
- Get new resources: If you have budget you need to get new resources.
How do you overcome lack of resources?
Answer. Answer: Select activities that require minimal facilities or equipment, such as walking, jogging, jumping rope, or calisthenics. Identify inexpensive, convenient resources available in your community (community education programs, park and recreation programs, worksite programs, etc.).
Community needs are gaps between what services currently exist in a community and what should exist. It may be helpful to categorize gaps based on these four types of community needs— perceived needs, expressed needs, absolute needs, and relative needs.
What are examples of local issues?
Example Community Problems: Adolescent pregnancy, access to clean drinking water, child abuse and neglect, crime, domestic violence, drug use, pollution, mismanagement of resources, lack of funding for schools and services, ethnic conflict, health disparities, HIV/ AIDS, hunger, inadequate emergency services, …
Common Examples of Social Issues
- Poverty and Homelessness. Poverty and homelessness are worldwide problems. …
- Climate Change. A warmer, changing climate is a threat to the entire world. …
- Overpopulation. …
- Immigration Stresses. …
- Civil Rights and Racial Discrimination. …
- Gender Inequality. …
- Health Care Availability. …
- Childhood Obesity.
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It means:
I can’t think of a word that properly describes this situation/thing, therefore I am going to use this word as a substitute.
It is a disclaimer saying that the previous word, ‘doglike’, is not the best word to use. But that he could not think of a more fitting word.
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Английский (американский вариант)
It means that he can’t find a better word for what he wants to say (either because he can’t think of one, or the English language simply doesn’t have one), so he decided to use «doglike,» even though it’s not the perfect choice.
The fact that the dog is not doglike is not exactly why it bothers him, but that’s the best way he can explain it.
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Saying «Then i’d better like what u have to say!.» does not what it literally means, to my unders…
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You’re right
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This guy’s trouble, but as bad as he is,
he is nothing compared
to what’s coming up next.(I…
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As bad as he is
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The dog wouldn’t let go of the orbber’s leg even when the man rained blows down on his head.
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The dog wouldn’t let go of the robber’s leg even when man rained blows down on his head. Rained in this sentence means drop (to drop blows)….
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Что значит “He was in the doghouse.” I know the meaning but why doghouse lol , any other meaning? ?
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In metaphorical terms he was kicked out of the house. The only dry place to be, is the doghouse. I wouldn’t be surprised if a husband or two …
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«He seems upset about something but I don’t want to pry. Maybe I will get it out of him later.»
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[no object] (of a dog, fox, or seal) give a bark:
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i have a question about the word «mean».
i heard someone said «Double down on something means to…
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설명하기 힘들지만 열심히 하겠습니다!
Mean:
1. …라는 뜻이다, …을 뜻하다
2. (특별한 의도를 담아) … 뜻으로 말하다
3. …을 의도하다Mean(2):
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«It’s hardly what one would call especially fertile ground»
I’m curious about the word for «what…
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In this context, «what» roughly means «something that», or «a/the thing that» though «what» sounds more natural. Here are a few similar examp…
- Why there is an «a» in «usually because of a lack of moisture»?
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I’m a lack of exercise.
I made a motion today.
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他にはどにように言いますか？ - В чем разница между lack(v.) и lack(v.) for ?
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“What do you call an interracial relationship?”
…..happy.
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what is correct?
Where are you study?
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Where do you study?Thank you.
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как они звучат? Стоит использовать?Вчера…
- есть больше времени на учёбу. is this sentence true? I want to say “there is more time to study” …
- Космический зонд Juice отправляется к лунам Юпитера, чтобы узнать, могла ли там зародиться жизнь….
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«Булочки упали и разобрались»
«Булочки упали и разбились»
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Помогите, друзья. Какое предложение правильное?
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— Ты обещал взять мой зонт из ремонта. Ты его взял ?
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Выберите правильный вариант, употребите слово в нужной
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1) Стихотворение «Нате!» Маяковс… - есть больше времени на учёбу. is this sentence true? I want to say “there is more time to study” …
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Могу задавать простые вопросы и понимаю простые ответы.
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Могу формулировать все виды общих вопросов. Понимаю ответы средней длины и сложности.
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Which of the two usages is correct? Do both of them imply the same meaning?
- Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.
- Greed is, for lack of a better word, good.
I perceive a subtle difference between the meanings they imply, but I would like to be sure.
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I think the position of «for lack of a better word» does change the meaning. The first implies that you cannot think of a better term for the word greed. The second implies that you cannot think of a better description for greed than the term good.
answered Feb 29, 2012 at 14:48
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