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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Lacking talent" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe someone or something that does not possess the necessary skills or abilities in a particular area.
Example: "Despite his efforts, he was often criticized for lacking talent in music."
Alternatives: "Without skill" or "Deficient in ability"
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It's not like we're lacking talent.
English cricket, as that list shows, is not lacking talent.
He accused them of lacking talent, of 'cretinisation'cretinisation
Artest has a low tolerance for players he deems to be lazy or lacking talent.
Others implode, unprepared for the hard work, lacking talent to support the attention.
Bringing Hersey on as editor was unfortunate; historians of the field describe Hersey as lacking talent both as a writer and an editor.
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Alfano hardly lacked talent.
Did they lack talent?
Does it lack talent?
And they simply lack talent beyond their superstar core.
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