adjective
- thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or crowded
Examples
- The sparse population in rural areas made it difficult to find services.
- Her sparse hair required careful styling to look fuller.
- The desert landscape was dotted with sparse vegetation.
- The sparse attendance at the meeting disappointed the organizers.
- Documentation for the software was sparse and unhelpful.
- Stars appeared sparse through the city’s light pollution.
- The sparse furnishings made the apartment feel empty.