Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABUNDANCE

scarcity

The correct answer is option 2. scarcity

The most appropriate antonym of the word abundance is scarcity.

• Abundance means "a large or plentiful quantity of something."
• Scarcity means "a lack of something; a small or insufficient quantity."
• Gaiety means "liveliness and excitement; cheerfulness."
• Bounty means "generosity or liberality in giving."
• Generosity means "the quality of being generous; willingness to give or share."