dearth (Meaning)

Wordnet

dearth (n)

an acute insufficiency

an insufficient quantity or number

Webster

dearth (n.)

Scarcity which renders dear; want; lack; specifically, lack of food on account of failure of crops; famine.

dearth Sentence Examples

  1. The recent drought has caused a dearth of crops in the region, leading to food shortages.
  2. There's a dearth of qualified candidates for the job, making it challenging to find the right fit.
  3. The dearth of rainfall this year has left the reservoirs dangerously low.
  4. The library's collection on ancient history has a noticeable dearth of books on Mesopotamia.
  5. Despite the dearth of resources, the team managed to complete the project on time.
  6. The dearth of opportunities in the small town prompted many young people to move away in search of better prospects.
  7. The dearth of investment in infrastructure has hindered the region's economic development.
  8. The dearth of information about the mysterious illness has caused widespread panic among the population.
  9. The dearth of support from management made it difficult for employees to meet their targets.
  10. The dearth of public transportation options in the rural area makes it challenging for residents to commute to work.

FAQs About the word dearth

an acute insufficiency, an insufficient quantity or numberScarcity which renders dear; want; lack; specifically, lack of food on account of failure of crops; fa

shortage, lack, deficit, famine, drouth, insufficiency, deficiency,paucity, absence, inadequacy

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The recent drought has caused a dearth of crops in the region, leading to food shortages.

There's a dearth of qualified candidates for the job, making it challenging to find the right fit.

The dearth of rainfall this year has left the reservoirs dangerously low.

The library's collection on ancient history has a noticeable dearth of books on Mesopotamia.