Undersupply — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌən-dər-sə-ˈplī/ un·der·sup·ply

Meaning & Definition of Undersupply

Undersupply (noun)

  1. an inadequate supply

Undersupply (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number

    "an undersupply of affordable office space"

    similar: crunch, dearth, deficiency, deficit, drought, failure, famine, inadequacy, inadequateness, insufficiency, lack, lacuna, paucity, pinch, poverty, scantiness, scarceness, scarcity, shortage, want
    related: absence, omission, meagerness, poorness, skimpiness, necessity, need, privation
    opposite: abundance, adequacy, amplitude, opulence, plenitude, plenty, sufficiency, wealth
    near: bountifulness, copiousness, excess, overabundance, oversupply, surfeit, surplus

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Undersupply

The most common words with a similar meaning to Undersupply:

crunch, dearth, deficiency, deficit, drought, failure, famine, inadequacy, inadequateness, insufficiency, lack, lacuna, paucity, pinch, poverty, scantiness, scarceness, scarcity, shortage, want

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Undersupply

Words with the opposite meaning of Undersupply:

abundance, adequacy, amplitude, opulence, plenitude, plenty, sufficiency, wealth

Related Words for Undersupply

absence, omission, meagerness, poorness, skimpiness, necessity, need, privation

Near Antonyms of Undersupply

bountifulness, copiousness, excess, overabundance, oversupply, surfeit, surplus

Origin & Etymology of Undersupply

First known use: 1840

Frequently Asked Questions about Undersupply

What does "Undersupply" mean?

"Undersupply" means an inadequate supply. As a noun, it is defined as: an inadequate supply.

What is another word for "Undersupply"?

Other words for "Undersupply" include crunch, dearth, deficiency, deficit, drought, failure, famine and inadequacy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Undersupply" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Undersupply"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Undersupply". Common alternatives include crunch, dearth, deficiency, deficit, drought, failure, famine, inadequacy, inadequateness and insufficiency.

What is the opposite of "Undersupply"?

Antonyms of "Undersupply" include abundance, adequacy, amplitude, opulence, plenitude, plenty, sufficiency and wealth. Near antonyms include bountifulness, copiousness, excess and overabundance.

How do you use "Undersupply" in a sentence?

Examples of "Undersupply" in a sentence: "an undersupply of affordable office space".

Is "Undersupply" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Undersupply" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Undersupply"?

"Undersupply" is pronounced /ˌən-dər-sə-ˈplī/ and divided into syllables as un·der·sup·ply.

What is the origin of the word "Undersupply"?

First known use: 1840.