100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "scarcely"

Definition

The adverb scarcely is used to indicate that something is only just the case or almost not the case at all. It suggests a minimal amount or degree, often implying a sense of surprise or disbelief. It can also indicate that something occurs very rarely or is hard to find or achieve.

Synonyms

• Barely
• Hardly
• Almost not
• Just about
• Merely
• Rarely
• Seldom

Antonyms

• Abundantly
• Completely
• Fully
• Often
• Always
• Frequently

Examples

1. She scarcely understood the complex instructions.
2. He scarcely had time to finish his meal before leaving.
3. They scarcely noticed the changes in the environment.
4. The team scarcely managed to win the match.
5. I scarcely believe you could do that.
6. We scarcely had a moment to breathe during the event.
7. The sun scarcely broke through the thick clouds.
8. She scarcely remembered her childhood.
9. He could scarcely contain his excitement.
10. They scarcely arrived before the show started.
11. The book was so engaging that I scarcely put it down.
12. I scarcely recognized him after all these years.
13. The project scarcely met the deadline.
14. She scarcely had enough money for a ticket.
15. He scarcely made a sound during the presentation.
16. The flowers scarcely bloomed this year.
17. I scarcely noticed the time passing while reading.
18. The service was so slow that we scarcely had time to eat.
19. They scarcely discussed the matter.
20. The child scarcely touched his food.
21. I scarcely slept last night due to the noise.
22. She scarcely had any friends in her new school.
23. We scarcely anticipated such a warm welcome.
24. The weather scarcely improved throughout the week.
25. He scarcely acknowledged her presence.
26. The team scarcely practiced before the big game.
27. She scarcely expressed her true feelings.
28. The movie was so boring that I scarcely stayed awake.
29. They scarcely spoke to each other during the trip.
30. The results of the experiment scarcely matched our expectations.
31. I scarcely had enough energy to continue.
32. He scarcely remembered what had happened the night before.
33. The new policy scarcely affected the employees.
34. She scarcely finished her homework before heading out.
35. The cat scarcely made a sound as it crept through the grass.
36. The museum scarcely attracted any visitors last week.
37. I scarcely recognized the city after so many years.
38. The lecture was so dull that I scarcely paid attention.
39. He scarcely had any motivation to complete the project.
40. The team scarcely celebrated their victory.
41. She scarcely noticed the error in her calculations.
42. They scarcely took a break during the long meeting.
43. The child scarcely touched the toy.
44. I scarcely knew anyone at the party.
45. The evidence scarcely supported the theory.
46. He scarcely left his house during the winter.
47. The dog scarcely moved when it saw the cat.
48. She scarcely believed the news she received.
49. The athlete scarcely trained before the competition.
50. The artist scarcely sold any paintings last year.
51. I scarcely recognized the old neighborhood.
52. The weather scarcely cooperated for the picnic.
53. They scarcely had the opportunity to speak.
54. The child scarcely remembered his first day of school.
55. The food scarcely had any flavor.
56. He scarcely left a tip after the service.
57. She scarcely managed to finish her work on time.
58. The presentation scarcely impressed the audience.
59. I scarcely had a chance to explain.
60. The soldiers scarcely encountered any resistance.
61. The project scarcely met the funding requirements.
62. The room scarcely fit all the guests.
63. She scarcely paid attention to the lecture.
64. They scarcely knew what to expect from the meeting.
65. The storm scarcely left any damage.
66. I scarcely remembered the last time I visited.
67. The flowers scarcely survived the frost.
68. The book scarcely sold any copies.
69. He scarcely made an effort to apologize.
70. The team scarcely had time for a warm-up.
71. They scarcely understood the instructions.
72. I scarcely made it to the bus on time.
73. The actor scarcely appeared in public anymore.
74. The kids scarcely played outside due to the rain.
75. She scarcely recognized her old friends.
76. The lecture scarcely contained any useful information.
77. The cake scarcely rose in the oven.
78. I scarcely had time for lunch today.
79. The company scarcely made a profit last quarter.
80. The book scarcely captured my interest.
81. He scarcely noticed the time passing.
82. The dog scarcely barked at the intruder.
83. She scarcely knew how to respond to the criticism.
84. The crowd scarcely cheered after the performance.
85. I scarcely believe it’s already December.
86. The child scarcely played with his new toy.
87. The furniture scarcely fit in the room.
88. We scarcely had enough chairs for everyone.
89. The team scarcely prepared for the competition.
90. She scarcely acknowledged his presence at the party.
91. The festival scarcely attracted any visitors this year.
92. He scarcely finished his drink before leaving.
93. The proposal scarcely received any support.
94. I scarcely remember what happened at the meeting.
95. The car scarcely had enough fuel to reach the station.
96. She scarcely felt tired after her workout.
97. The lecture scarcely held my attention.
98. They scarcely had time to relax during their vacation.
99. The plant scarcely grew in the cold weather.
100. I scarcely know what to say in response.