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What is another word for Scarcity? – 122 Scarcity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    shortage deficiency lack insufficiency inadequacy paucity dearth sparse meagerness barrenness drought famine want need poverty rarity infrequency uncommonness sporadicness irregularity inconsistency unpredictability fluctuation uncertainty instability insecurity precariousness vulnerability weakness frailty fragility delicacy finesse subtlety

    Meaning of Scarcity

    The state of being scarce or in short supply

    Definitions

    • The state of something being in short supply, especially when this results in a high price or difficulty in obtaining it
    • * A lack or insufficiency of something, especially a vital or desirable resource

    Etymology of Scarcity

    The word "scarcity" comes from the Old French word "scarceté", which is derived from the Latin word "scaritas", meaning a lack or scarcity, from "scarcus", meaning scarce
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a state of being in short supply or lacking something essential

    Example Uses

    • The scarcity of clean water in the village made it difficult for the residents to maintain good hygiene
    • * The company struggled to meet the demand for their product due to the scarcity of raw materials
    • * The scarcity of jobs in the area led to high levels of unemployment and poverty

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abundance plentifulness profusion copiousness richness luxuriance affluence opulence prosperity wealth surplus excess overabundance superabundance lavishness generosity amplitude fullness completeness sufficiency adequacy satisfaction contentment

    Related Nouns

    shortage deficiency lack need want poverty famine drought dearth barrenness meagerness sparse insufficiency inadequacy paucity rarity infrequency fluctuation uncertainty instability insecurity precariousness

    Related Verbs

    lack want need scarce diminish reduce deplete exhaust drain dwindle shrink decrease decline dissipate disappear vanish run out give out fail cease

    Related Adjectives

    scarce rare uncommon infrequent sporadic irregular inconsistent unpredictable unstable insecure precarious vulnerable weak fragile delicate subtle fine faint slight meager barren dry parched