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SCARCITIES Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word scarcities. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word scarcities. (close relations)
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dearths
noun

• an acute insufficiency

• an insufficient quantity or number

deficiencies
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

inadequacies
nounn
noun

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

• a lack of competence

• unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate

insufficiencies
nounn
noun

• a lack of competence

• (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

paucities
nounn
noun

• an insufficient quantity or number

shortages
nounn
noun

• the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

• an acute insufficiency

dearth
nounn
noun

• an acute insufficiency

• an insufficient quantity or number

deficiency
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

infrequency
nounn
noun

• noteworthy scarcity

lack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

verb

• be without

• To be insufficiently prepared

penury
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

rareness
nounn
noun

• noteworthy scarcity

rarity
nounn
noun

• noteworthy scarcity

• a rarified quality

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

scarceness
nounn
noun

• a small and inadequate amount

want
verbv
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• a specific feeling of desire

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• have need of

• hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

• wish or demand the presence of

• be without, lack; be deficient in

Best Hypernyms For SCARCITIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scarcities, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
assets deficiency inadequacy insufficiency provisions reserves inventories resources stockpiles supplies

Alternatives for DEARTHS

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