dearth
noun/dɜːθ/
/dɜːrθ/
[singular] (formal)- dearth (of something) a lack of something; the fact of there not being enough of something synonym scarcity
- There was a dearth of reliable information on the subject.
Word OriginMiddle English derthe (see dear, -th).Want to learn more?
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