ausbleibend
Translation
non-occurring, missing, absent
Examples
Die ausbleibende Zahlung ist ein Problem.
The missing payment is a problem.
Wir warten auf die ausbleibende Antwort.
We are waiting for the answer that has not arrived.
Grammar Patterns
ausbleibend + Noun missing/non-occurring (noun) The non-occurring reaction made him nervous.
Similar Words
fehlend (missing), abwesend (absent); Antonyms: ankommend (arriving), vorhanden (present)
Etymology
This is the present participle of 'ausbleiben'. It functions as an adjective describing the state of not happening or not being present.
Memory Tips
Similar to how 'missing' is the participle of 'to miss', 'ausbleibend' is the participle of 'ausbleiben'. Use it before a noun.