missing

American  

[mis-ing] / ˈmɪs ɪŋ /

adjective

1. absent, not found, or lost.

   a missing person.

2. lacking.

   Something is missing in this relationship.

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idioms

1. go missing, to disappear; become lost.

   My keys have gone missing again.

missing British  

/ 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. to become lost or disappear

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Etymology

Origin of missing

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

Example Sentences

Then after missing two penalties, against Liverpool and Athletic Club, he was feeling really down and thought "I am going to do it my own way".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Business leaders risk missing out if their use of AI is overly focused on efficiencies, said Nickle LaMoreaux, chief human resources officer at International Business Machines IBM -0.20%decrease; red down pointing triangle .

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Frustrated with missing the most important part of the season, Doncic is also mindful of being cautious about his future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Kudos to A.I. on missing the at-leasting nature of people in its training.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

These only served to remind Maggie of what she was missing.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Related Words

• away
• lost
• removed