Scarce

Pronunciation: /ˈskɛrs/

Scarce (adjective)

  1. Not enough of something available; difficult to find or get.
  2. Existing in small amounts, often leading to higher demand.

Examples

  • In the desert, water is scarce.
  • Good jobs are scarce in this town.

Common collocations: scarce resources, scarce opportunities, scarce commodities, scarce materials

Synonyms of Scarce

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scarce

  • describing availability or quantity
  • describing availability or quantity