undersupplies

noun

plural of undersupply
as in shortages
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number an undersupply of affordable office space

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  1. shortages
  2. lacks
  3. deficiencies
Noun
  • 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, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortages
Noun
  • Long used in commercial kitchens for sinks and countertops, steel sinks contain chromium that provides corrosion-resistance and nickel that adds the brightness pure steel lacks.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 July 2026
  • The Anaheim Ducks, at least, had a lot of pace and tempo to help make up for what Carlson’s skating lacks at this point in his career.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of lacks
Noun
  • Ultimately, underperformance often signals leadership deficiencies, including poor recruitment and inadequate team management, rather than external market forces.
    — Bill Holmes, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The credits amounted to roughly $405,300 for an array of endeavors to remediate deficiencies on the property.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of deficiencies
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“Undersupplies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersupplies. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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