Synonyms for

Paucity

Verb / ˈpɔ:sʌˌti: / Another word for paucity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Paucity means a small or insufficient amount of something.

Synonyms & similar words

dearth scarcity shortage deficiency insufficiency lack dearth inadequacy meagerness poverty sparsity absence want famine privation fewness rarity exiguity slimness scantiness incompleteness

Example sentences

  1. The paucity of rain has made it difficult for farmers to grow crops.
  2. There is a paucity of information on this topic.
  3. Due to the paucity of funds, the school could not afford new books.
  4. The paucity of volunteers made it hard to organize the event.
  5. The paucity of options at the restaurant disappointed the customers.

Quotes

  • The paucity of our knowledge is the cause of our doubts.
  • The paucity of our imagination is the cause of our boredom.
  • The paucity of our dreams is the cause of our fears.

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