missing

/mɪsɪŋ/
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
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Other forms: missingly

Definitions of missing
  1. adjective
    not able to be found
    “missing in action”
    “a missing person”
    synonyms:
    lost
    no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
  2. adjective
    nonexistent
    synonyms: absent, lacking, wanting
    nonexistent
    not having existence or being or actuality
Pronunciation
US
/mɪsɪŋ/
UK
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
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