scantier
Definitions
Less in quantity, amount, or degree than before.
More limited, meager, or insufficient in supply.
Examples
The evidence provided by the defense was even scantier than the prosecution had initially anticipated.
As the drought persisted, the vegetation on the hillsides became noticeably scantier with each passing week.
Resources for the relief effort were scantier this year due to the unexpected budget cuts.
Synonyms
Antonyms
plentier abundanter more ampler copiouser bountifuler profuser