English

poor

pʊr, poː, puɹ, pɔɹ, pɔː(ɹ), pʊə(ɹ), pʊɹ
Meaning: lacking money; low quality; deserving pity
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: poː, puɹ, pɔɹ, pɔː(ɹ), pʊə(ɹ), pʊɹ

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Example sentences

The poor family lived in a small house.
The poor family lived in a small house.
The movie was a commercial success despite poor reviews from critics.
The movie was a commercial success despite poor reviews from critics.
There is a growing divide between rich and poor.
There is a growing divide between rich and poor.
She lodged a formal complaint with the manager about the poor service.
She lodged a formal complaint with the manager about the poor service.
The company was forced to file for bankruptcy after a series of poor investments.
The company was forced to file for bankruptcy after a series of poor investments.

Usage Notes

Used to describe people with little money, things of low standard, or someone deserving sympathy.

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