1. 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.