Dearth

Pronunciation: /ˈdɜːrθ/

Dearth (noun)

  1. A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
  2. A time when there is not enough food available.

Examples

  • There is a dearth of information on the topic.
  • The dearth of evidence made the case difficult to solve.

Common collocations: dearth of resources, dearth of talent, dearth of crops, dearth of supplies

Synonyms of Dearth

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dearth

  • — When discussing the availability of resources.
  • — When referring to a large quantity or supply.