Missing meaning

What does “missing” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“missing” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: not able to be found.

missing

adjective

  1. not able to be found

    “missing in action”

    “a missing person”

  2. nonexistent

    “the thumb is absent”

    “her appetite was lacking”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University