This is the 678th most frequent Italian word.
mancanza
"Lack" or "absence."
In this example, 'mancanza' describes an absence of emotional or personal investment or involvement in the project.
È evidente una mancanza di interesse nel progetto.
A lack of interest in the project is evident.
Here, 'mancanza' refers to someone's absence, indicating a personal or physical absence which has an emotional effect.
La sua mancanza si fa sentire in famiglia.
His absence is felt in the family.
Here, 'mancanza' is used as a noun meaning 'lack' or 'absence', describing a deficiency in the quantity of food.