missing

[ mis-ing ]

adjective

1. absent, not found, or lost:

   a missing person.

2. lacking:

   Something is missing in this relationship.

missing

/ ˈmɪsɪŋ /

adjective

1. not present; absent or lost
2. not able to be traced and not known to be dead

   nine men were missing after the attack

3. go missing
   to become lost or disappear

Word History and Origins

Origin of missing¹

First recorded in 1520–30; miss ¹ + -ing ²

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. go missing, to disappear; become lost:

   My keys have gone missing again.

Example Sentences

A Palace source said the Queen is disappointed to be missing the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall in London, but that she "is a great believer that 'the show must go on'".

From BBC

Meanwhile, former Leicester Tigers winger Harry Potter will make his debut, while captain Harry Wilson is restored at number eight after missing the win against Wales with concussion.

From BBC

When officers could not locate her, a missing person investigation was launched, which led to the discovery of her body in the boot of a car on Brisbane Road, Ilford.

From BBC

He allegedly told her "there will be consequences" if she told anyone, and warned that "people go missing".

From BBC

“You recognize that you are different and that you are missing at certain tables. We need more women CEOs. We need more women in the business sector,” Diaz said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• away
• lost
• removed