scarceness

noun

Definition of scarcenessnext
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number the continuing scarceness of supplies means that we will have to ration ourselves

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  1. shortage
  2. lack
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • As Jackson alluded to, the biggest change in practice – outside the lack of ones or sevens – was the flow.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • According to Lupo, Boise’s above-average traffic congestion, coupled with a lack of economic diversity, dragged Boise’s score down in this category.
    — Hali Smith July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of lack
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“Scarceness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarceness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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