Vocabulary Entry

scantness

|noun • adjective

noun

The quality or state of being scant; limited quantity or insufficiency.

Example Sentences

"The scantness of resources made it difficult to finish the project on time."

"Despite the scantness of the available data, the researchers were able to draw some conclusions."

"Her scantness of experience in the field was evident during the interview."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The scant resources in the shelter made it hard to provide for everyone."

"She gave only scant attention to the matter, not realizing its importance."

"His scant knowledge of the topic made it challenging for him to contribute to the discussion."