SURPLUS Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word surplus. (opposite meanings)

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	deficit				nounn
	noun • the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required • a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning • (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing • an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)
	lack				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable verb • be without • To be insufficiently prepared
	deficiency				nounn
	noun • the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable • lack of an adequate quantity or number
	deprivation				nounn
	noun • a state of extreme poverty • the disadvantage that results from losing something • act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
	insufficiency				nounn
	noun • a lack of competence • (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally • lack of an adequate quantity or number
	need				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a condition requiring relief • anything that is necessary but lacking • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • a state of extreme poverty or destitution verb • require as useful, just, or proper • have need of • have or feel a need for
	scarcity				nounn
	noun • a small and inadequate amount
	shortage				nounn
	noun • the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required • an acute insufficiency
	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
	undersupply				nounn
	noun • An inadequate supply. verb • To provide with insufficient supplies; to supply inadequately