scanty |
sparing |
Synonyms |
Scanty is a synonym of sparing.
As adjectives the difference between scanty and sparing
is that
scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent while
sparing is prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
As a verb sparing is
.
scanty |
inefficient |
Related terms |
Scanty is a related term of inefficient.
As adjectives the difference between scanty and inefficient
is that
scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent while
inefficient is inefficient.
pinched |
scanty |
Related terms |
Pinched is a related term of scanty.
As adjectives the difference between pinched and scanty
is that
pinched is very thin while
scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
As a verb pinched
is (
pinch).
scanty |
frugal |
As adjectives the difference between scanty and frugal
is that
scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent while
frugal is avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.
starved |
scanty |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between starved and scanty
is that
starved is approaching starvation, emaciated and malnourished while
scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
As a verb starved
is past tense of starve.
scanty |
barren |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between scanty and barren
is that
scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent while
barren is unable to bear children; sterile.
As a noun barren is
an area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place.
scanty |
constricted |
Related terms |
Scanty is a related term of constricted.
As an adjective scanty
is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
As a verb constricted is
(
constrict).
scanty |
squeezed |
Related terms |
Scanty is a related term of squeezed.
As an adjective scanty
is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
As a verb squeezed is
(
squeeze).
scanty |
slight |
Related terms |
Scanty is a related term of slight.
As adjectives the difference between scanty and slight
is that
scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent while
slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.
As a verb slight is
to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.
As a noun slight is
the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
scanty |
little |
Related terms |
Scanty is a related term of little.
As an adjective scanty
is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
As a proper noun little is
.
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