(of something) a lack of something; the fact of there not being enough of something (Oxford)
2. an amount or supply that is not large enough (Cambridge)
There was a dearth of reliable information on the subject. (Oxford)
The region is suffering from a dearth of medical specialists. (Cambridge)
a dearth of reliable information
a dearth of medical specialists
Inadequacy
Deficiency
Abundance
Adequacy
Dearth