scarce

adjective/iʃˈkasu/medium

es·cas·so

Definition

Existing in insufficient quantity; not abundant.

Rainfall has been scarce this season.

Funding for the arts is scarce.

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Common collocations

scarce resourcesscarce rainfallscarce information

Do latim *excarsus*, particípio passado de *excarere* ('cair fora, faltar').