Fewness

Fewness refers to the quality or state of being small in number; the scarcity or lack of many things or people. It highlights the limited quantity or number of a particular item, concept, or individual. fewness can be observed across various contexts, from physical objects to abstract ideas, such as the number of participants in an event or the availability of resources. It contrasts with abundance or plurality and carries an implication of rareness or limited presence.

Fewness meaning with examples

• Despite the vastness of the library, the fewness of visitors on a weekday morning created a sense of quiet solitude. The lack of people allowed me to fully immerse myself in research and enjoy the stillness.
• The museum's fewness of Renaissance paintings, in comparison to its collection of modern art, influenced its unique curatorial approach, focusing on specific artists and periods.
• The team lamented the fewness of skilled applicants for the software development position, leading to a prolonged hiring process and potential project delays.
• Due to the fewness of funding, the environmental conservation project faced severe budget cuts, limiting its ability to implement all the intended initiatives.