Puniness and Scantiness

Puniness

Puniness noun - The quality or state of being little in size.
Usage example: a nagging dissatisfaction with his physical puniness drove him to become a body builder

Scantiness and puniness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scantiness" instead a noun "Puniness".

Scantiness

Scantiness noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Puniness and scantiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Puniness" instead a noun "Scantiness".

Nearby Words: scanty, scantily
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