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dearth Antonyms

Opposite of dearth

Because the opposite of dearth shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A scarcity or lack of something; an inadequate supply.

Usage Example

"There was a noticeable abundance of reliable data on the long-term effects of the policy."

Strongest
abundance
surplus
plethora
excess
profusion
Strong
glut
wealth
bounty
plenty
cornucopia

• noun (Context 2)

A severe shortage of food; a famine.

Usage Example

"Historical records describe a prolonged feast that forced many villagers to migrate to neighboring regions."

Strongest
feast
Strong
plenty
abundance
bounty

Similar words to dearth

Words similar to dearth shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scarcity
famine
paucity
shortage
lack
deficiency
insufficiency
inadequacy
See all synonyms of dearth

• Nearby Words

dearest
dearly
dearness
dearth
death
deathblow
deathless

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dearth. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dearth
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