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penuria — meaning in English

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English meaning

lack noun The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
shortage noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.

Senses

penuria is used for these senses in English:

lack A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
shortage A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

lack — full definition

noun The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
verb To not have, or not have enough of, something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

mancanza carenza scarsità mancare necessitare richiedere scarseggiare insufficienza