Scarcity

Shortage

Deficiency

Lack

Insufficiency

Dearth

Meagerness

Sparsity

1 Synonym: Scarcity

The scarcity of clean water in the region led to widespread health issues.

Economic scarcity often drives innovation and resourcefulness among businesses.

Due to scarcity, the price of basic commodities like rice and wheat skyrocketed.

The scarcity of skilled labor is hindering the growth of the tech industry.

2 Synonym: Dearth

The dearth of clean water in the region led to widespread health issues.

There was a dearth of evidence to support the theory, weakening the argument.

Due to a dearth of skilled workers, the project faced significant delays.

The dearth of affordable housing has caused many families to struggle financially.

3 Synonym: Meagerness

The meagerness of the meal left everyone still hungry.

His meagerness of knowledge on the subject was evident during the discussion.

The artist's work reflected the meagerness of his resources but immense creativity.

Despite the meagerness of their income, they managed to save a little each month.

4 Synonym: Sparsity

The sparsity of trees in the desert made the landscape look barren and desolate.

Due to the sparsity of data, the researchers had difficulty drawing meaningful conclusions from their study.

The sparsity of the crowd at the concert surprised the organizers, who expected a full house.

In this rural area, the sparsity of population means neighbors live miles apart.