Lack and Poorness

Lack

Lack noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Usage example: the lack of eligible candidates for the jury kept the trial from getting started

Poorness and lack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Poorness" instead a noun "Lack".

Nearby Words: lacking, lacked

Poorness

Poorness noun - The state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions.
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Synonyms for Poorness

Lack and poorness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lack" instead a noun "Poorness".

Nearby Words: poor, poorly
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