penuria — meaning in English

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

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

Related Italian words