paucity PAW-si-tee noun WS #30

the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity or lack of something

1. The paucity of evidence made it difficult for the prosecutor to build a strong case.
2. There was a paucity of qualified candidates for the highly specialized engineering position.
3. The paucity of rainfall this year has led to severe drought conditions across the region.
4. The research was limited by a paucity of funding from government and private sources.
5. The paucity of available parking spaces downtown forces many commuters to use public transportation.