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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.

Synonyms

  • Paucity

Hypernyms

  • Scarceness

Meaning 2

An acute insufficiency.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Famine
  • Shortage

Hypernyms

  • Want
  • Deficiency
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