Adjective Bomb - Too few Flashcards
barely sufficient or limited in quantity, often implying inadequacy.
Scant
Example: There was only a scant amount of evidence to support the claim.
not enough or insufficient to meet a particular need or requirement.
Inadequate
Example: The company’s budget was inadequate to cover all its expenses.
thinly scattered or distributed, indicating a lack of density or abundance.
Sparse
Example: The sparse attendance at the meeting was disappointing.
insufficient in quantity, hard to come by, or limited in availability.
Scarce
Example: Clean drinking water is scarce in some parts of the world.
lacking in what is needed or required, often implying an insufficiency.
Deficient
Example: The team’s performance was deficient in key areas.
a condition of not having enough or being inadequate in amount or degree
Insufficiency
Example: The insufficiency of funds hindered the completion of the construction project.
an absence or shortage of something required or expected.
Lack
Example: The lack of communication between team members led to misunderstandings.
a deficiency or shortage in a quantity or amount needed.
Shortfall
Example: The budget had a significant shortfall, leading to financial difficulties.
a shortage or insufficiency of a particular resource or item.
Scarcity of:
Example: The scarcity of affordable housing is a major issue in the city.
infrequent and widely spaced; not happening often.
Few and far between
Example: Opportunities for promotion in the company are few and far between.
lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or deficient.
Meager
Example: The meager income from the part-time job barely covered his expenses.
not enough or insufficient to meet a particular need or requirement.
Inadequate
Example: The equipment provided was inadequate for the demanding task.
a small, insufficient number of people or things.
Handful
Example: Only a handful of participants showed up for the training session.
not having enough of something, falling below a required amount.
Short of:
Example: We are still short of the required number of volunteers for the event.
a limited availability or insufficient amount of a particular resource or product.
Tight supply of:
Example: There was a tight supply of fresh produce during the winter months.
the smallest possible amount or degree, often suggesting insufficiency.
Minimal
Example: She received only minimal support from her team during the project.
a shortage or lack of something needed or expected.
Deficiency of:
Example: The deficiency of skilled workers in the region hampered industrial growth.
the state of being uncommon or scarce, indicating insufficiency.
Rarity
Example: The sighting of that bird species is a rarity in this area.
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; extremely insufficient.
Negligible
Example: The amount of interest earned on the savings account was negligible.
less in number than what is required or necessary.
Fewer than needed:
Example: The project team had fewer than needed members to meet the deadline.
barely sufficient, with a shortage of what is required.
Scarcely enough:
Example: There was scarcely enough time to prepare for the presentation.
restricted in quantity or scope; not abundant.
Limited
Example: The limited availability of tickets made it difficult to attend the concert.
just enough to meet the minimum requirement.
Barely sufficient:
Example: The funds available were barely sufficient to cover the expenses.
very close to being completely used up or exhausted.
On the brink of depletion:
Example: The water reservoir is on the brink of depletion due to drought.
very close to being completely used up or exhausted. ( animals)
On the brink of extinction :
