1. the quality or state of being sparse; thinness or scarcity in distribution or occurrence

Examples

• The sparseness of trees in the desert made finding shade difficult.
• Due to the sparseness of evidence, the case was dismissed.
• The sparseness of the population in rural areas creates unique challenges.
• She noticed the sparseness of furniture in the empty apartment.
• The sparseness of his hair became more noticeable as he aged.
• The sparseness of rainfall this year has affected crop yields.