meagerness

noun

Definition of meagernessnext
as in paucity

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  1. paucity
  2. deficiency
  3. inadequacy
  4. scarcity
  5. insufficiency
  6. poverty
  7. shortage
  8. absence
Noun
  • Further, despite the paucity of information from the most elite schools, admissions trends at second-tier and other highly ranked schools offer revealing information about the broader admissions landscape.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The paucity of e-SAF projects in Europe has seen the airline group and its competitors venture well beyond the continent to remain on track with their low carbon emissions targets.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of paucity
Noun
  • Iron deficiency is also often an indication of another underlying health problem.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Not getting enough B vitamins can lead to deficiencies, including anemia due to a lack of vitamin B6 or B12.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficiency
Noun
  • Comparisons can creep in, amplifying feelings of sadness or inadequacy, while reminders of your own past, such as photos or posts with your ex, may resurface unexpectedly and hinder your recovery.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Adjusting expectations about what the holidays should look like can reduce feelings of inadequacy.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of inadequacy
Noun
  • Unfortunately, human activity has exacerbated the resource scarcity that pushes storks into employing techniques like brood reduction.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The match will also see AC Milan’s players wearing the special anniversary kit the club unveiled earlier this month and that resonated on social media for its old-school aesthetic, subtle placement of logos and overall scarcity of sponsors’ insignias.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of scarcity
Noun
  • These snug garments were once used primarily in medical contexts to improve circulation, especially in people with damage to their leg veins (say, due to a condition called chronic venous insufficiency).
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Renal insufficiency refers to a state in which the kidneys are not functioning at their full capacity.
    Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of insufficiency
Noun
  • By increasing revenue for musicians and creators, music can also drive broader economic development, job creation, and poverty alleviation.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The government imposed a set of controversial economic reforms that critics say have made poverty worse.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of poverty
Noun
  • Detainees have previously complained about constant violence, deplorable conditions, severe staffing shortages and the frequent smuggling of drugs and other contraband, the Associated Press reported in September.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Yet the economy faces headwinds: a diminished work force, power shortages and a precarious fiscal position with a budget deficit nearing 20% of GDP in 2025.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortage
Noun
  • His absence from the NHRA events over the past year, coupled with recent announcements, raises questions about the future of both his career and John Force Racing's direction.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Despite his absence, traces of Margraff’s influence abound.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of absence
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