SCANTINESS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

scantiness

noun

Definition of scantiness

as in shortage

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number the scantiness of grass meant that we had to feed the cows extra hay

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Russian forces have increased the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, likely as part of a push to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers have also approved some measures authorizing private investment into the tourism industry, which has been devastated by the departure of hotel giants in response to US sanctions and flight cancellations due to fuel shortages.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of shortage

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Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister both dipped in physicality last season, leading to Liverpool’s back four suffering from a lack of protection at points.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Human intuition remains indispensable for true discovery, a capability current AI systems lack, according to Google DeepMind's Tom Zahavy.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lack

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Severe deficiency is uncommon, but nutrition experts say chronically low intake can signal a dietary gap worth addressing.

— Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 31 July 2026
Mertens regularly monitors Tunsil’s electrolytes and checks for nutrient deficiencies through bloodwork and DEXA scans that measure his body mass and bone density.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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