Paucity

/ˈpɔːsɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The presence of something in small or insufficient quantities; scarcity.

The paucity of resources in the remote village made it difficult to sustain its population.

An inadequate amount or number of something.

Despite her talent, the paucity of opportunities in her field left her feeling discouraged.

A small deficiency or lack.

The report highlighted the paucity of data available for making informed policy decisions.

From Latin 'paucitas', from 'paucus' meaning 'few'.

paucity of resources:

A situation where there are limited resources available.

paucity in options:

A condition where very few choices are available.

A serious shortage of something.

This place has a paucity of good food options.

When there’s just not enough of something to go around.

With the paucity of jobs in the area, many people are moving away.