scarce

As adverbs the difference between scarce and hardly

is that scarce is scarcely, only just while hardly is (manner|obsolete) firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.

As an adjective scarce

is uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As an interjection hardly is

not really.

Lean is a related term of scarce.

As a proper noun lean

is .

As an adjective scarce is

uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As an adverb scarce is

scarcely, only just.

As a proper noun small

is .

As an adjective scarce is

uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As an adverb scarce is

scarcely, only just.

As an adjective scarce

is uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As an adverb scarce

is scarcely, only just.

As a verb lacking is

.

As a noun lacking is

the absence of something; a lack.

As adjectives the difference between scarce and wanting

is that scarce is uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand while wanting is absent or lacking.

As an adverb scarce

is scarcely, only just.

As a preposition wanting is

without.

As a verb wanting is

.

As a noun wanting is

the state of wanting something; desire.

Insubstantial is a related term of scarce.

As adjectives the difference between insubstantial and scarce

is that insubstantial is lacking substance; not real or strong while scarce is uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As an adverb scarce is

scarcely, only just.

Spare is a related term of scarce.

As adjectives the difference between spare and scarce

is that spare is scanty; not abundant or plentiful while scarce is uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As a noun spare

is the act of sparing; moderation; restraint.

As a verb spare

is to show mercy.

As an adverb scarce is

scarcely, only just.

As a verb minute

is .

As an adjective scarce is

uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As an adverb scarce is

scarcely, only just.

As adjectives the difference between skimpy and scarce

is that skimpy is small or inadequate; not generous, or of a garment, very small, light, or revealing while scarce is uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As a noun skimpy

is a barmaid who wears little clothing.

As an adverb scarce is

scarcely, only just.

Scrimpy is a related term of scarce.

As an adjective scarce is

uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As an adverb scarce is

scarcely, only just.