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SCANTY Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word scanty. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word scanty. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SCANTY

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inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

limited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• small in range or scope

noun

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

adjective satellite

• subject to limits or subjected to limits

• including only a part

• mediocre

• not excessive

• having a specific function or scope

• not unlimited

meager
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in amount or quality or extent

scarce
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

adverb

• only a very short time before

• almost not

sparse
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not dense

bare
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• not having a protective covering

• lacking its natural or customary covering

adjective satellite

• having no clothes on the body

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• just barely adequate or within a lower limit

• apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

• lacking a surface finish such as paint

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• having everything extraneous removed including contents

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• expose to view

• make public

• lay bare

skimpy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing little excess

• (of clothing) revealing the body

spare
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

• an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

• a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• not taken up by scheduled activities

• kept in reserve especially for emergency use

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• refrain from harming

• save or relieve from an experience or action

• give up what is not strictly needed

• use frugally or carefully

step-in
verbv
noun

• short underpants for women or children

Best Hypernyms For SCANTY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scanty, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
deficient inadequate insufficient limited meager paltry scant skimpy sparse stingy underpants

Alternatives for INADEQUATE

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