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Meaning of the word poor in English

What does poor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

poor

US /pʊr/
UK /pʊr/
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Adjective

1.

lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society

Example:
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Many families in the city are living in poor conditions.
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He came from a poor background but worked hard to succeed.
Synonym:
impoverisheddestituteneedypennilessindigent
Synonym:
richwealthyaffluent
2.

used to express pity or sympathy

Example:
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You poor thing, you must be exhausted.
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The poor dog was left out in the rain.
Synonym:
unfortunatepitifulwretchedmiserablehapless
3.

of a low or inferior standard or quality

Example:
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The restaurant received poor reviews for its service.
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His health has been poor lately.
Synonym:
inferiorsubstandarddeficientunsatisfactorylacking
Synonym:
goodexcellenthigh-quality
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