Pronunciation

/skeər/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Having very little of something, especially food or money; insufficient. 2. Scarce or rare; not abundant. 3. Difficult to find or obtain. 4. Lacking in quantity or number.

Phrases

• “Scarce resources” refers to limited supplies.
• “Scarce manpower” means a shortage of workers.
• “A scarce commodity” is something that is difficult to come by.

Example Sentences

• Adjective (1): In times of famine, food was scarce.
• Adjective (2): The antique vase was a rare and valuable piece, rarely seen in auctions.
• Adjective (3): Due to the pandemic, personal protective equipment became a scarce item.
• Adjective (4): There were scarce opportunities for job seekers in the struggling economy.

Synonyms

• Limited
• Sparse
• Shortage
• Rare
• Hard to find
• Scanty
• Insufficient
• Nondescript

Antonyms

• Abundant
• Plentiful
• Ample
• Copious
• Generous
• Rich