poor

/pˈɔː/

/ˈpuɹ/

poor

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

antonyms : rich

lacking an adequate amount to fulfill a requirement

synonyms : inadequate

deserving or inciting pity

synonyms : hapless

characterized by or indicating poverty

antonyms : rich

of a low quality or standard

antonyms : rich

Poor

Individuals who do not have enough money or material possessions to meet their basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing

Examples

1. The poor family wants for basic necessities like food and shelter.

2. The poor girl was almost beside herself.

3. The once prosperous business owner became as poor as Job after a series of unfortunate events and bankruptcy.

4. My poor old car finally gave up the ghost.