scarce
Translation
scarce, rare
Examples
Food and water were becoming scarce.
Food and water were becoming scarce.
Good jobs are scarce in this area.
Good jobs are scarce in this area.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is/are scarce (sth.) is not easy to find or get Good jobs are scarce in this area.
Similar Words
rare, uncommon, insufficient; Antonyms: abundant, plentiful
Etymology
From Old Northern French 'scars', meaning 'sparing'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'scare'. When resources are scarce, it can 'scare' people.