sparse 
/ˈspɑɚs/ adjective
spars·er; spars·est /ˈspɑɚs/ adjective : present only in small amounts : less than necessary or normal
▪ Reliable data is sparse. ; especially : thinly covering an area : not thick or full
▪ sparse vegetation ▪ a sparse beard synonyms meager
▪ Reliable data is sparse. ; especially : thinly covering an area : not thick or full
▪ sparse vegetation ▪ a sparse beard synonyms meager
— sparse·ly adverb
▪ a sparsely populated area ▪ The room was sparsely furnished.
▪ a sparsely populated area ▪ The room was sparsely furnished.
— sparse·ness noun [noncount]
