English dictionary

scarceness

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a small and inadequate amount

noun.attribute

Synonyms scarcity

Antonyms abundance copiousness teemingness

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or condition of being scarce; smallness of quantity in proportion to the wants or demands; deficiency; lack of plenty; short supply; penury; as, a <i>scarcity</i> of grain; a great <i>scarcity</i> of beauties.

noun

Source: webster1913