Definitions

shortage

[shawr-tij] / ˈʃɔr tɪdʒ /

NOUN

deficiency

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dearth deficit failure lack poverty scarcity shortfall weakness

STRONG

curtailment defalcation inadequacy insufficiency lapse leanness paucity pinch scantiness tightness want

WEAK

underage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abundance enough excess plenty surplus

STRONG

sufficiency

WEAK

ample

Example Sentences

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But so far in 2026, curious viewers have had no shortage of interesting, innovative films to run to the theater for.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

But the class will not be on offer to S1 pupils next year because of a shortage of design technology teachers.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They did not create the shortage, but their products are being repriced by it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

There’s no shortage of people with good ideas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

There was no shortage of food in the house.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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