Scanty

usgb/ˈskænti/
adjective

Small in quantity, less than is needed or wanted.

The food donations were scanty, so the food bank requested more donations.
Visual representation of "scanty" - Small in quantity, less than is needed or wanted.

Often appears as...

  • scanty resources
  • scanty evidence
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Urgency Implied

Using 'scanty' often suggests a situation is urgent or needs immediate attention due to insufficiency.

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The scanty supply of medicine in the clinic caused concern.
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Negative Connotation

'Scanty' typically implies a negative situation, indicating something is lacking or insufficient.

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The villagers survived on scanty harvests.
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Not For People

'Scanty' is mostly used for objects or resources, not describing people or their abilities.

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The scanty rainfall affected the crops.
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