Dearth

/dɜrθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A scarcity or lack of something.

There was a dearth of evidence to support the claim.

An insufficient quantity or supply.

The dearth of resources made it difficult to complete the project.

A scarcity of food, often leading to hunger.

The region experienced a dearth of food during the drought.

A significant shortage or absence of something valuable.

The dearth of qualified candidates made it hard to fill the position.

An inadequate supply, leading to challenges in meeting needs.

The dearth of skilled workers is a major obstacle for the industry.

Middle English: from Old English deore, meaning 'precious, costly', combined with 'dearth' from the Proto-Germanic *deura.

dearth of knowledge

A significant lack of understanding or information.

dearth of options

A situation where there are few alternatives available.

scarcity

The state of being in short supply; a situation in which something is not easy to find.

poverty

The state of being extremely poor.

A serious lack or shortage.

There's a real dearth of good restaurants in this area.

Not enough of something important.

The project failed due to a dearth of funding.