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scantiness

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Chopin was anxious to go to Majorca, but for some time was kept in suspense by the scantiness of his funds.

Knowing the scantiness of the Oriental breakfast, we are not surprised.

The scantiness of the streams of fresh water was thought at first unfavourable, but good springs have since been found by digging.

I know I do not exaggerate the scantiness of my resources or the difficulties of my life.

From the scantiness of salted provisions, the article salt was become as scarce.

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On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to scantiness, such as: curtailment, dearth, defalcation, defect, deficiency, and deficit.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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