1. plural of meagerness; the quality or state of being meager; scarcity or insufficiency in amount or quality
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in formal or academic contexts

Examples

• The meagernesses of the meal disappointed the guests who expected a lavish feast.
• Despite the meagernesses of available resources, the team completed the project on time.
• The meagernesses of rainfall this season have affected crop yields across the region.
• Critics pointed to the meagernesses of detail in the report as a significant weakness.
• The meagernesses of public funding for education remain a persistent challenge.
• She complained about the meagernesses of the portions served at the restaurant.