Shortage

usgb/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/
noun

A situation when there is not enough of the things that are needed.

There is a serious shortage of food and drinking water.
Visual representation of "shortage" - A situation when there is not enough of the things that are needed

Often appears as...

  • shortage of food
  • shortage of time
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Negative Connotation

The word 'shortage' implies a problem or a negative situation that needs addressing.

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The hospital faced a critical shortage of nurses.
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Social Impacts

'Shortage' often indicates a social issue, affecting communities or larger groups.

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After the drought, the village experienced a food shortage.
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Emotional Response

Using 'shortage' can evoke an emotional response, like concern or urgency.

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Due to a shortage of volunteers, the event may be cancelled.
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adequacydearthdeficiencydeficitlackpaucityscarcityshortfallsufficiencywant
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