scarcity
//ˈskeəsɪti//
Noun
scarcitySingular
scarcitiesPlural
1
The state of being in short supply; a lack or shortage of something.
The scarcity of clean water is a serious problem in many regions.
2
A situation in which something is not easy to find or obtain.
The scarcity of clean water is a serious problem in many regions.