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Synonyms of in short supply

12 similar words

Another word for in short supply is infrequent. Other synonyms of in short supply are deficient, poor, rare, scant and scanty.

Synonyms and similar words for in short supply

prepositional phraseScarce, or difficult to find, or purchase.

deficient
infrequentNot frequent; not happening frequently.
poor
rare
scant
scanty
scarce
scarcity
thin
thin on the groundScarce; difficult to find.
uncommon
wanting

Meaning of in short supply

prepositional phrase Scarce, or difficult to find, or purchase.

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Questions about synonyms of in short supply

What is another word for in short supply?: In short supply has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as infrequent, deficient, poor, rare, scant, scanty, scarce and scarcity.
What does in short supply mean?: In short supply means scarce, or difficult to find, or purchase.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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