SCANTNESS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

scantness

noun

Definition of scantness

as in shortage

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Noun

The proposals envision halting attacks on energy infrastructure, which have caused fuel shortages in Russia and power outages in Ukraine, and on Black Sea shipping needed to get vital grain exports to world markets.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Additionally, container shortages have been reported at inland container depots across northern India.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of shortage

Noun

Silver found that prisoners remained exposed to grave threats of harm and suffering because of systematic deficiencies in their healthcare.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
After many picked the Rays to finish last in the AL East, Cash maximized the talent on his team and found ways to win, even with some clear roster deficiencies.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of deficiency

Noun

After the 49ers scored a fourth-quarter touchdown to take the lead, Chenal blocked the extra point attempt and kept the Chiefs’ deficit at three points (16-13).

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
Last week, Denver overcame a 10-point deficit to beat Jacksonville.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of deficit

Noun

Families with household income up to 400% of the federal poverty level qualify, meaning a family of four earning up to $132,000 a year could apply for the 2026–27 school year.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
His supporters point to other parts of his record, including reductions in poverty and efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of poverty

Noun

Let Congress know how dire the situation is (or will be, if there’s a failure to act).

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
The stunning failure in Tennessee's execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of failure

Noun

Research shows that the paucity of surgeons is likely to increase during the coming years.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
But some of the artists who did take the stage to play their current singles on Sunday did see some surges in streaming interest following the VMAs, perhaps standing out even more due to the relative paucity of performers.

— Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of paucity

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