Paucity

/pˈɔːsɪti/

/ˈpɔsəˌti/

Paucity

a lacking amount or number of something

synonyms : dearth

Examples

1. Given the absolute paucity of qualified candidates this close to the elections.

2. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of literature examining undergrad school selection and success in medical school and beyond.

3. Also, we have a paucity of information about sexual health for LGBTQI community, and we need to add to that.

4. And Jim Clyburn has been critical of the paucity of African Americans in the Cabinet.