Scantiness

Pronunciation: /ˈskæntinəs/

Definitions of scantiness

noun the state of being small or inadequate in amount; insufficiency or scarcity

Example Sentences

A1 The room was small and tidy, but the scantiness of furniture made it feel empty.

A2 The student's essay lacked depth due to the scantiness of research sources.

B1 The company struggled to attract clients due to the scantiness of their marketing efforts.

B2 The novel's plot was intriguing, but some readers found the scantiness of character development disappointing.

C1 The artist's minimalist style was praised for its ability to convey emotion despite its scantiness of detail.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research was hindered by the scantiness of funding available for further experiments.

Examples of scantiness in a Sentence

formal The report highlighted the scantiness of evidence supporting the new theory.

informal I was surprised by the scantiness of options available at the store.

slang I can't believe the scantiness of snacks in the pantry.

figurative The artist used the scantiness of colors in the painting to convey a sense of loneliness.

Grammatical Forms of scantiness

• plural: scantinesses
• comparative: more scanty
• superlative: most scanty
• present tense: scantiness
• future tense: will be scantiness
• perfect tense: has been scantiness
• continuous tense: is being scantiness
• singular: scantiness
• positive degree: scantiness
• infinitive: to scantiness
• gerund: scantinessing
• participle: scantied

Origin and Evolution of scantiness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'scantiness' originated from the Old French word 'escant', meaning 'scant' or 'scarce'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scantiness' has retained its original meaning of being limited or insufficient in quantity, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is lacking or inadequate.