ausbleibende
Translation
absent, missing, non-occurring, failing to appear
Examples
Die ausbleibende Reaktion war enttäuschend.
The absent reaction was disappointing.
Die ausbleibende Zahlung führte zu Problemen.
The missing payment led to problems.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) absent, missing The ausbleibende reaction was a clear sign.
Similar Words
Synonyms: missing, absent; Antonyms: present, existing
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + 'bleiben' (to stay). Literally 'staying out', implying absence from where one should be.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who is supposed to be at a meeting is 'staying out' ('ausbleiben') instead of attending.