dearth
/ˈdɝθ/
a scarcity or lack of something
dearth in a sentence
“There is a dearth of qualified candidates for the position.”
Origin of dearth
Middle English derthe, from Old English dēorþ dearness, costliness
Related Words
modicum
a small quantity of something
surfeit
an excessive amount of something
paucity
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
abundance
a very large quantity of something; plentifulness
scarcity
the state of being scarce or in short supply
profusion
an abundance or large quantity of something