scarce (Meaning)
scarce (a)
deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
scarce (r)
only a very short time before
almost not
scarce (superl.)
Not plentiful or abundant; in small quantity in proportion to the demand; not easily to be procured; rare; uncommon.
Scantily supplied (with); deficient (in); -- with of.
Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; stingy.
scarce (adv.)
Alt. of Scarcely
Synonyms & Antonyms of scarce
Synonyms:
- hand-to-mouth
- barren
- thin
- skimp
- slim
- bare
- unfruitful
- least
- slightest
- thin on the ground
- wanting
- sterile
- bare-bones
- littlest
- slight
- unproductive
Antonyms:
scarce Sentence Examples
- The precious metal, platinum, is quite scarce in the Earth's crust.
- Water is becoming increasingly scarce in arid regions of the world.
- The availability of skilled workers in the technology industry is currently scarce.
- The rare orchid species is scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
- Financial resources were scarce for the struggling startup company.
- The skilled craftsmen who possess the knowledge to repair vintage clocks are scarce.
- Scarce rainfall during the summer months led to widespread drought conditions.
- The exotic fruit is scarce and only available in limited quantities.
- The occurrence of natural disasters is thankfully scarce in this region.
- Medical supplies were scarce during the height of the pandemic, leading to rationing and shortages.
FAQs About the word scarce
deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand, only a very short time before, almost notNot plentiful or abundant; in small quantity in proportion to
poor,sparse, niggardly, meager, insufficient, short, sparing, slender, deficient,lacking
enough, liberal, copious, adequate, sufficient, enough, ample,abundant, bountiful, satisfactory
The precious metal, platinum, is quite scarce in the Earth's crust.
Water is becoming increasingly scarce in arid regions of the world.
The availability of skilled workers in the technology industry is currently scarce.
The rare orchid species is scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
