Synonyms of shortages

shortages

noun

plural of shortage

as in lacks

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number

there was a troubling shortage of supplies for the troops overseas this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lacks
• deficiencies
• deficits
• scarcities
• absences
• droughts
• inadequacies
• famines
• insufficiencies
• lacunae
• failures
• poverties
• dearths
• undersupplies
• wants
• crunches
• paucities
• omissions
• necessities
• pinches
• needs
• privations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adequacies
• amplitudes
• sufficiencies
• abundances
• surpluses
• wealths
• plenties
• plenitudes
• excesses
• oversupplies
• surfeits
• opulences
• overabundances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shortages

Drivers in the Iranian capital of Tehran are experiencing long lines at gas stations and temporary fuel shortages, according to Iranian news agencies, although authorities have insisted the overall fuel supply chain remains stable. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Ukraine's long-range drones have repeatedly hit facilities in Russia's vital oil industry, causing fuel shortages, and have also engaged in a campaign against Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

The archipelago has faced a drought that has led to severe water shortages in many cities, with government and agency incompetence (or worse, corruption) accused of worsening an already fraught crisis. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026

Ukraine’s long-range drones have repeatedly hit facilities in Russia’s vital oil industry, causing fuel shortages, and have also engaged in a campaign against Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Local institutions — already facing shortages of foreign currency and tight liquidity — must raise capital to finance such a sale, but MTN expects the transaction to close by year-end. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

The maritime research advisory service expects freight rates to increase in the coming weeks as well, supported by persistent congestion and equipment shortages. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

The letter cites reports from family members aboard the Lincoln that sailors are experiencing food quality issues and shortages and that some sailors have even tried to jump off the ship. — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Theft of graphics cards and other components has been on the rise as the value of these parts has increased due to global demand spikes and supply shortages. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026