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 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 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 Experts have warned that this paucity of water, already a significant problem in Iran’s typically arid environment, will be exacerbated by climate change. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for paucity

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The divergence is over whether the worker shortage is improving slowly or still getting worse, and what the Supreme Court should do about it.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Lights had been switched off to conserve electricity amid fuel shortages that have gripped Cuba since the beginning of the year.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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