exiguous

adjective

ig-ˈzi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce exiguous (audio)
Definition of exiguousnext
as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable computer equipment that would be prohibitively expensive, given the rural school's exiguous resources

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Recent Examples of exiguous And because those games can be exiguous, mid-major teams can ill afford to squander those opportunities when presented. — Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023 The holiday sales came as a jolt after China’s exiguous ticket sales of recent weeks. — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiguous
  1. sparse
  2. scarce
Adjective
  • However, judging by the content of the minutes, specific details were sparse.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to Grande Cosmetics, apply GrandeBROW once daily on a clean, dry brow, concentrating on sparse areas.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparse
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  • For reference, antimony is a relatively scarce metal/mineral used in things like flame retardants, batteries, electronics, and defense applications.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • David Szondy/New Atlas What was needed was a cheap, effective weapon that could be produced quickly and in large numbers with the scarce resources available in a country committed to total war.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Exiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiguous. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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