Shortages adjectives are listed in this post. Each word below can often be found in front of the noun shortages in the same sentence. This reference page can help answer the question what are some adjectives commonly used for describing SHORTAGES.
acute, chronic, critical
material, serious, severe
significant, such, supply
temporary, wartime, widespread
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