dearth

noun
UK: /dɜːθ/
US: /dɝːθ/

  1. A lack or shortage of something.

    1. There is a dearth of food.
    2. The dearth of affordable housing is a major problem in the city.

Synonyms

scarcity paucity shortage want lack

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dearth" is /dɜːθ/ in British English and /dɝːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dearth": scarcity, paucity, shortage, want, lack.

Example usage of "dearth": "There is a dearth of food.". More examples on the page.