dearth
Say it: DURTH /dɝθ/ · noun
What “dearth” means
A lack of something you need.
More precisely: A scarcity or lack of something.
Example: “There's a dearth of affordable housing near the city center.”
When to use it
In fairly formal discussion of shortages, when too little of something needed is available.
Similar words
lack, shortage, scarcity
Quick check
The village needs several bus drivers, but only one person is available to work. What is the village facing?
a delay or a dearth?
Show the answer
a dearth
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