I was chagrined at missing you.
Source: tatoeba (17485)
Missing
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
Synonyms for "missing" (137 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Strong matches (41)
deleteddenuded ofdeparteddeprived ofdestitute ofdevoiddevoid ofdisappearedembryonicempty ofexistlessextinctfailingfor want offorlorn ofgonegone awayhypoplasticimmaturein arrear
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in arrearsin defaultin default ofin short supplyin want ofinadequateincompleteinfantlackinglostlost to sightlost to view
Noun(4 words)
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(4 words)
Related words (68)
minusneedingnegativeno longer presentno morenonattendantnonexistentnot foundnot presentnullomittedout ofout of pocketout of sightpartpartialpast and gonepatchyscantscant of
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scantyscrappyshortshort ofshyshy ofsketchysubtractedtaken awayunblessed withunderdevelopedundevelopedunexistingunpossessed ofvacuousvanishedvoidvoid ofwantingwithout being
Noun(17 words)
missmissing datamissing valuesmisunderstandno diagnosis code fieldnonappearancenot appear in datanot existedoverlookskipped steptruantundisclosedunlocatedunlocated personunreportedvanishwithout templates
Adjective(10 words)
nonextantnull diagnosis codenull valueuncollectedunfindableunfoundunintegratedunprovidedunrecorded featurewanting
Preposition(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absconded, absence, absent, absent, absent.
- Sentence evidence is available for missing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "missing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "missing"
Keep "missing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "missing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "missing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "missing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesabsencecognitionconditiondata problemdata quality issuedefectdisappearanceincompletenessinformation availabilitypersonstateunavailability
More specific
18 entriesdisappearancemisinterpretationmissing adultmissing childmissing componentmissing datamissing detailsmissing documentmissing instructionmissing itemmissing partmissing personmissing reportmissing valueno shownull value
Showing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
13 entriesmissing componentmissing datamissing fieldmissing filemissing informationmissing itemmissing linkmissing pagemissing personmissing piecemissing recordmissing valuemissing values
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
1 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
We searched the woods for the missing child.
Source: tatoeba (22984)
I was conscious that something was missing.
Source: tatoeba (25113)
What is missing?
Source: tatoeba (25227)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "missing"?
Closest matches include absconded, absence, absent, absent, absent.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "missing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.