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

However, any additional precipitation will not offset the long-term factors driving water shortages like prolonged drought conditions and historically low seasonal snowpack, according to experts. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 July 2026

That’s not only because of the possibilities to work with customers on development or respond quickly to quality issues, but also in light of the pandemic-era chip shortages that roiled the auto industry. — Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Even then, the field faced persistent and far-reaching workforce shortages. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026

Nvidia is up more than 11% this year, but has underperformed other chip stocks — especially memory names — that have benefited from supply shortages that have driven up prices. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The changing regulatory landscape for NPs, primary care shortages, and AI’s new applications in health care business operations are all at the center of their company. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Ukraine’s drone strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure across Russia have triggered a widespread fuel crisis with gasoline shortages and rationing in multiple regions and motorists waiting hours to fill their tanks. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

As Colorado continues to grapple with drought, water shortages and the growing challenges of food production, collaboration has never been more important. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 July 2026

After years of strained public services, supply and food shortages and poverty, nearly 8 million people were already in need of humanitarian assistance before the earthquakes hit. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 6 July 2026