The state of being scarce or in short supply.
Scarceness means there is not a lot of something, and it might be hard to find or get.
Examples:
The scarceness of water in the desert makes it hard for plants to grow.
The scarceness of food in the winter is a big problem for the animals.
She noticed the scarceness of toys in the store.
The scarceness of good movies on TV is really annoying.
The scarceness of kindness in the world makes it a sad place.
The scarceness of stars in the city sky makes it hard to see them.