deprivation
nounThe loss or lack of something necessary or valued.
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derivative
adjectiveBased heavily on another work or source and lacking originality.
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adjectiveLacking the resources needed for basic living, or completely lacking something.
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adjectiveLacking a steady purpose or consistent course.
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adjectiveEntirely lacking a specified quality or thing.
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adjectiveLacking confidence in one's own abilities or position.
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adjectiveSpread out or lacking concentration and precision.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsdiscordant
adjectiveConflicting or lacking harmony.
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Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsdisinclined
adjectiveUnwilling or reluctant because of a lack of interest or a mild dislike.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsdisjointed
adjectiveLacking a clear connection or coherent order.
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nounA lack of harmony or agreement; also a clashing combination of sounds.
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