Scantiness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being meager; "an exiguity of cloth that would only allow of miniature capes"-George Eliot.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The poverty-stricken area was known for the scantiness of its resources, with many families struggling to access basic necessities.
- The critics' reviews highlighted the scantiness of the set design, which failed to transport the audience to the intended historical era.
- Due to the scantiness of rainfall in the region, the crops withered and died, leaving the farmers in a state of distress.
- Her clothing reflected the scantiness of her budget, with faded and torn garments that struggled to keep up with her academic ambitions.
- The company's financial reports revealed a worrying scantiness of profits, leading to concerns about its long-term viability in the industry.