scantiness

scantinessnoun
scantinesses
pl
Traduzioni
raretéEmploi courant pour l'idée de manque ou de faible quantité.
The scantiness of the food supply was a major concern for the villagers during the harsh winter.
La rareté des réserves alimentaires était une préoccupation majeure pour les villageois pendant le rude hiver.
insuffisanceQuantité ou degré jugé insuffisant.
The scantiness of the food supply was a major concern for the villagers during the harsh winter.
L'insuffisance des réserves alimentaires était une préoccupation majeure pour les villageois pendant le rude hiver.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
maigreurSurtout pour l'idée de manque de richesse, de densité ou de plénitude.
Definizioni
The quality or condition of being insufficient or barely adequate in amount or quantity.
The scantiness of the food supply was a major concern for the villagers during the harsh winter.
The state of being meager or lacking in fullness or richness.
The scantiness of the fabric made the dress unsuitable for the cold weather.