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What is another word for Shortage? – 116 Shortage Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    scarcity deficiency insufficiency inadequacy lack dearth paucity sparse meager wanting need deficiency shortfall undersupply understaffing underrating underestimation depletion exhaustion drain reduction curtailment constraint limitation restriction unavailability rarity infrequency sparsity insufficiency shortage deficit shortfall lack inadequacy

    Meaning of Shortage

    The state or fact of not having enough of something.

    Definitions

    • A state of not having enough of something, especially a vital or necessary commodity.
    • * A situation in which there is not enough of something, resulting in a need or demand that cannot be met.

    Etymology of Shortage

    The word "shortage" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the words "short" and "age", with "short" implying a lack or deficiency, and "age" implying a state or condition.
    Historically, the term was used to describe a lack of supply or a deficiency in a particular commodity or resource.

    Example Uses

    • The company is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers due to the economic downturn.
    • * The city is facing a water shortage due to the severe drought.
    • * The store is having a sale due to a shortage of storage space.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abundance surplus excess overabundance plethora profusion affluence wealth richness lavishness generosity overflowing overstock glut flood deluge profuseness opulence luxury amplitude copiousness plentifulness

    Related Nouns

    scarcity deficiency lack need want depletion exhaustion drain reduction curtailment constraint limitation restriction unavailability rarity infrequency sparsity insufficiency deficit shortfall undersupply understaffing

    Related Verbs

    lack need want deplete exhaust drain reduce curtail constrain limit restrict undersupply understaff scarcity deficient inadequate insufficient

    Related Adjectives

    scarce deficient inadequate insufficient lacking needing wanting depleted exhausted drained reduced curtailed constrained limited restricted unavailable rare infrequent sparse meager