
Dearth
Subject Importance
Use 'dearth' to highlight a significant lack of something important or valuable.

The committee noted a dearth of credible research on the subject.
Implies Negativity
'Dearth' implies a negative situation that could cause problems or limitations.

The farmers are worried about the dearth of rainfall this season.
Not for Abundance
Avoid using 'dearth' in contexts where there is an abundance or sufficiency of something.

You cannot speak of a dearth of water in a flooded area.
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AdequacyDeficiencyLackPaucityScarcityShortageSufficiencyWant
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