scarcity

noun
UK: /ˈskeəsəti/
US: /ˈskersəti/

  1. A situation in which something is not available in large enough quantities to satisfy everyone who wants it.

    1. There is a scarcity of water during the summer months.
    2. Due to the global scarcity of resources, many countries are facing economic challenges.

  2. The state of not having enough of something; a lack.

    1. The scarcity made prices high.
    2. The long drought has led to a severe scarcity of food in the region.

  3. A limited supply of something.

    1. The relative scarcity of diamonds makes them valuable.
    2. The scarcity of skilled workers is a major concern for many businesses.

Synonyms

lack shortage paucity deficiency dearth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scarcity" in English means: A situation in which something is not available in large enough quantities to satisfy everyone who wants it., The state of not having enough of something; a lack., A limited supply of something..

The phonetic transcription of "scarcity" is /ˈskeəsəti/ in British English and /ˈskersəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "scarcity": "There is a scarcity of water during the summer months.". More examples on the page.