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Scantiness
noun – A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Usage example: the scantiness of grass meant that we had to feed the cows extra hay
Lack is a synonym for
scantiness in
shortage topic. You can use "Lack" instead a
noun "Scantiness", if it concerns topics such as
want,
amount,
necessity,
excess.
popular alternative
Nearby Words:
scanty,
scantily