sparse
Definitions
Thinly dispersed or scattered.
Occurring, growing, or settled at widely spaced intervals.
Meager or scanty in amount or quantity.
Examples
The vegetation in the desert is quite sparse, consisting mainly of cacti and hardy shrubs.
Information about the mysterious event remains sparse, leaving many questions unanswered.
The audience at the late-night show was sparse, with only a few people scattered throughout the theater.