PAUCITY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

paucity

noun

ˈpȯ-sə-tē

Definition of paucity

as in shortage

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number a paucity of useful answers to the problem of traffic congestion at rush hour

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Recent Examples of paucity Scott Gerow, a luxury real estate agent, said interest in Boca grew amid a paucity in supply elsewhere during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026 That paucity of new tuners — there were just six original musicals in the season, and only two were viable candidates for the top award — meant that the Tonys for artistic achievement in musicals mostly went to revivals. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 The decision isn’t likely to be an easy one, given the paucity of the data. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 May 2026 At a Cannes where some have grumbled about a paucity of studio movies (and thus stars), the absence of Scarlett Johansson at last night’s premiere of Paper Tiger was notable. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for paucity

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Noun

Due to brass shortages, some knives had to be made with wooden handles, out of compressed leather washers, or bakelite plastic.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Some allege that the government has engineered fuel shortages to make an agreement unavoidable, others go further, accusing moderates of staging a coup.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

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This pilot is meant to address a gap the district saw in a lack of specialized personnel to provide prevention education, community engagement and intervention protocols for students using substances.

— Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Sep. 2026
As a result, Japan finds itself in a precarious position, caught between a lack of locals to fill roles in the workforce and a distrust of immigrants who can provide labor.

— Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

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