I lacked finesse, Helen, he concluded, as if that were the greatest crime in the world.

In short, when it came to murder, they lacked finesse.

"He has very good ideas, but unfortunately his follow-through lacks finesse, and he's not able to create a base of support among the staff."

His attack lacked the strength and finesse of a full-grown lion.

The threat lacked finesse, but it achieved the desired effect.

Granted, he lacks finesse, but perhaps the time for subtlety is past.

Some critics say that compared with the best of the Montrachets, it lacks finesse.

They read well on the menu, but lacked finesse.

She knew it lacked finesse, but the meaning was clear.

Apologies if my methods lacked finesse; how are you feeling?