SPARSE Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word sparse. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| few | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number noun • a small elite group | ||||||
| insubstantial | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking material form or substance; unreal adjective satellite • lacking in nutritive value • lacking solidity or strength | ||||||
| limited | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • small in range or scope noun • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops adjective satellite • subject to limits or subjected to limits • including only a part • mediocre • not excessive • having a specific function or scope • not unlimited | ||||||
| meager | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • deficient in amount or quality or extent | ||||||
| scant | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so verb • work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially • limit in quality or quantity • supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | ||||||
| scarce | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand adverb • only a very short time before • almost not | ||||||
| thin | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section • lacking excess flesh • relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous • (of sound) lacking resonance or volume adverb • without viscosity adjective satellite • very narrow • not dense • lacking spirit or sincere effort • lacking substance or significance verb • lose thickness; become thin or thinner • make thin or thinner • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||
| insufficient | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement | ||||||
| paltry | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • not worth considering • contemptibly small in amount | ||||||
