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Definition of poor - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
low wealthlacking sufficient money or material possessions
- He grew up in a poor neighborhood..
2.
inferior qualityof low quality or standard
- The poor performance disappointed everyone..
3.
deficiencylacking in a specific quality or substance
- The soil is poor in nutrients.
4.
pitiableRare deserving of pity or sympathyRare
- She felt poor after hearing the sad news..
Noun, plural
social grouppeople with little or no money and possessions
- Charities provide food and clothing for the poor..
Expressions with poor
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boy lacking wealth or resources
The poor boy had no shoes to wear.
inappropriate behavior or actions in a social context
Interrupting someone while they speak is poor form.
having little money available despite owning valuable assets
Despite owning multiple properties, he was cash poor and struggled to pay bills..
person who is unlucky or in a bad situation
That poor bleeder lost his job again.
not in good condition or health
The car is in poor shape after the accident.
offensive or inappropriate
His joke about the accident was in poor taste.
finish second but far behind the winner
He came a poor second in the race.
make a bad impression
He cut a poor figure at the meeting with his unprepared speech.
very poor, lacking money or possessions
He was poor as a church mouse after losing his job.
someone or something considered inferior
The small town is often seen as the poor cousin of the big city.
individual you feel sorry for due to misfortune
The poor devil was caught in the rain without an umbrella.
person who is pitied for their misfortune
After the accident, everyone called him a poor lamb.
girl with wealth but lacking happiness or emotional support
She was a poor little rich girl, lonely despite her fortune.
cheaper or simpler version of something
This car is the poor man's Ferrari.
substitute for diamond
She wore a ring with a poor man's diamond.
person seen as less important in a group
In the family, he felt like a poor relation.
action considered inadequate or disappointing
His response to the crisis was a poor show.
someone who reacts badly to losing
He was a poor sport after losing the game.
unfairly low compensation for work done
She quit because the pay was criminally poor.
term showing sympathy for someone's misfortune
Oh, you poor lamb, what happened to you?
spending most income on housing, causing financial trouble
They are house poor after buying that expensive home.
humble and aware of spiritual need
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they seek wisdom.
person in a difficult situation deserving sympathy
Look at that poor little bugger, all alone in the rain.
something that provides a similar effect as coffee
Herbal tea can be a poor man's coffee for relaxation.
Origin of poor
Latin, pauper (poor)
Terms with poor included in their meaning
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quality
of poor quality or standard
poorly
in a poor or unsatisfactory manner
quality
very bad or of poor quality
telecommunications
the phone connection is poor or unclear
poorly
in a poor or unsatisfactory way
quality
of poor quality or shoddy
poor judgment
person with poor judgment or little intelligence
unwise or absurd
showing poor judgment or being ridiculous or laughable
quality
of very poor quality
setback
period of poor success or bad luck for a person or group
poor quality
of very low quality or standard
inadequate
poor in quality, pathetic
medical
condition of having poor vision
poor cleaner
person who is not good at keeping house clean
poor manager
person who is not good at managing household tasks
humor
joke that is not funny or in poor taste
poor decision
unwise action or decision that causes problems or regret
reputation
poor reputation or lack of respect
style
poor judgment in style or aesthetics
poor judgment
foolish or silly, lacking common sense
poor timing
not conveniently timed
air trip effects
tiredness, confusion and poor sleep after crossing many meridians
poor eyesight
inability to see well
relationship
having a poor relationship
Examples of poor in a sentence
She donated clothes to the poor children in the village. The movie received poor reviews from critics. The poor construction of the bridge led to its collapse. The report was poor in detail and clarity. His diet is poor in essential vitamins. The poor kitten was shivering in the cold.
He looked so poor after losing his job. The poor often face numerous challenges in accessing healthcare. Government policies must address the needs of the poor.
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- French:pauvre, pauvres, ...
- German:arm, Armen, ...
- Italian:povero, poveri, ...
- Spanish:necesitado, pobres, ...
- Portuguese:pobre, pobres, ...
- Chinese:贫穷的, 穷人, ...
- Japanese:貧しい, 貧しい人々, ...
- Arabic:فَقِير, فقراء, ...
- Hebrew:עָנִי, עֲנִיִּים, ...
- Russian:бедный, бедные, ...
- Ukrainian:бідний, бідні, ...
- Hindi:गरीब, खराब, ...
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