Missing

/ˈmɪsɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state of being absent or lost

Her feelings of missing him became stronger each day.

an instance of something that is absent

There were multiple missings in the inventory report that needed to be addressed.

verb

the present participle of miss, to fail to notice, hear, or obtain something

She is missing the opportunity to apply for her dream job.

adjective

not present or included when expected or hoped for

The report was missing several key pieces of information.

having disappeared or not able to be found

The missing child was found safe and sound.

lacking or absent

Many of the missing features were promised in the software update.

From the verb 'miss' + suffix '-ing', indicating a state of being missing.

missing in action

Used to describe someone who cannot be found or is absent.

missing the boat

To miss an opportunity.

missing link

A crucial piece of information that is absent or needed to complete a picture.

missing piece

An essential part or detail that is not present.

missing out

Failing to participate in something enjoyable or profitable.

miss

To fail to hit, catch, or reach something.

absence

The state of being away from a place or person.

lost

Unable to find one's way; not in the right place.

defect

An imperfection or shortcoming in something.

MIA (Missing in Action)

Where’s Tom? He’s MIA since the party started.

Ghosting

She hasn't replied to my texts; I think she's ghosting me.