Dearth (Noun)
Meaning 1
An insufficient quantity or number.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The small town suffered a dearth of job opportunities after the local factory closed.
- The company's financial struggles were exacerbated by a dearth of investors willing to provide funding.
- The drought had caused a dearth of fresh produce in the market, leading to higher prices.
- After the scandal, there was a dearth of public trust in the government's ability to handle the crisis.
- The museum's collection was notable for its dearth of artworks from the 20th century, a glaring omission in its otherwise comprehensive holdings.
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Meaning 2
An acute insufficiency.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.