scarceness
/'skeəsnis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality or state of being scarce; a small and inadequate amount or supply. It refers to the condition of something being insufficient, not plentiful, or hard to find.
Usage
"Scarceness" is a formal noun used to describe the condition of scarcity or insufficiency. It is often used in economic, environmental, or descriptive contexts to discuss the limited availability of resources, goods, or qualities.
Examples
- The scarceness of fresh water in the region is a major concern for its inhabitants.
- The report highlighted the scarceness of affordable housing in the city center.
- He was surprised by the scarceness of information available on the historical event.
Advanced Usage
- "The scarceness of...": A common construction used to introduce the specific item that is in short supply.
- The scarceness of skilled workers is slowing down the project.
- Used in more formal or literary writing compared to its synonym "scarcity."
Variants and Related Words
- Scarcity (n): The more common synonym for "scarceness," with identical meaning.
- Scarce (adj): Not plentiful; in short supply.
- Jobs were scarce during the economic downturn.
- Insufficiency (n): The state of not being enough.
- Dearth (n): A scarcity or lack of something (often more literary).
Synonyms
- Shortage
- Paucity
- Deficiency
- Lack
- Rarity
Antonyms
- Abundance
- Plenty
- Surplus
- Adequacy
- Sufficiency
Noun
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a small and inadequate amount
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