Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Scantiness.
Scantiness - as a noun
The quality of being meager
Example: "An exiguity of cloth that would only allow of miniature capes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exiguity19leanness8meagerness13meagreness13poorness10scantness11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deficiency21inadequacy25insufficiency26Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Of a garment, the property of being very small, light, or revealing.
Example: "She cared only for brightness of colour, ease of fit, and a brevity and skimpiness of skirt absolutely astounding in these days of crinolines and trains."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skimpiness18Example Sentences
"The critics noted the scantiness of evidence supporting the theory."
"The project was delayed due to the client's dissatisfaction with the scantiness of the preliminary designs."
"She was disappointed by the scantiness of options available at the store."
"The author's writing style often includes a deliberate scantiness of detail."
"The archaeologists were frustrated by the scantiness of artifacts found at the excavation site."
Word Game Points
Is SCANTINESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scantiness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCANTINESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SCANTINESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scantiness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCANTINESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SCANTINESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scantiness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCANTINESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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