Adjective Bomb - Too few Flashcards
barely sufficient or limited in quantity, often implying inadequacy.
Scant
Example: There was only a scant amount of evidence to support the claim.
not enough or insufficient to meet a particular need or requirement.
Inadequate
Example: The company’s budget was inadequate to cover all its expenses.
thinly scattered or distributed, indicating a lack of density or abundance.
Sparse
Example: The sparse attendance at the meeting was disappointing.
insufficient in quantity, hard to come by, or limited in availability.
Scarce
Example: Clean drinking water is scarce in some parts of the world.
lacking in what is needed or required, often implying an insufficiency.
Deficient
Example: The team’s performance was deficient in key areas.
a condition of not having enough or being inadequate in amount or degree
Insufficiency
Example: The insufficiency of funds hindered the completion of the construction project.
an absence or shortage of something required or expected.
Lack
Example: The lack of communication between team members led to misunderstandings.
a deficiency or shortage in a quantity or amount needed.
Shortfall
Example: The budget had a significant shortfall, leading to financial difficulties.
a shortage or insufficiency of a particular resource or item.
Scarcity of:
Example: The scarcity of affordable housing is a major issue in the city.
infrequent and widely spaced; not happening often.
Few and far between
Example: Opportunities for promotion in the company are few and far between.
lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or deficient.
Meager
Example: The meager income from the part-time job barely covered his expenses.
not enough or insufficient to meet a particular need or requirement.
Inadequate
Example: The equipment provided was inadequate for the demanding task.
a small, insufficient number of people or things.
Handful
Example: Only a handful of participants showed up for the training session.
not having enough of something, falling below a required amount.
Short of:
Example: We are still short of the required number of volunteers for the event.
a limited availability or insufficient amount of a particular resource or product.
Tight supply of:
Example: There was a tight supply of fresh produce during the winter months.
