Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dearth
Noun
/dɪərθ/
Definition
A lack or scarcity of something.
Examples
- There was a dearth of evidence in the case, making it hard to reach a conclusion.
- The community faced a dearth of clean drinking water during the drought.
- Many regions experience a dearth of jobs, leading to increased unemployment rates.
Meaning
Dearth refers to a situation where there is a significant shortage or insufficient quantity of a particular item or resource.
Synonyms
- Scarcity
- Lack
- Insufficiency
- Shortage
- Deficiency
