Sparse
Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.
Unsubstantial and sparse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unsubstantial" instead an adjective "Sparse".
Nearby Word: sparsely
Unsubstantial
Unsubstantial adjective - Not composed of matter.
Sparse and unsubstantial are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sparse" instead an adjective "Unsubstantial".
Nearby Word: unsubstantially
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- low and sparse
- low and unsubstantial
- insignificant and sparse
- insignificant and unsubstantial
- light and sparse
- light and unsubstantial
- poor and sparse
- poor and unsubstantial
- petty and sparse
- petty and unsubstantial
- small and sparse
- small and unsubstantial
- inadequate and sparse
- inadequate and unsubstantial
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