Meaning of the word "poverty is no disgrace, but it is a great inconvenience" in English
What does "poverty is no disgrace, but it is a great inconvenience" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
poverty is no disgrace, but it is a great inconvenience
US /ˈpɑː.vɚ.t̬i ɪz noʊ dɪsˈɡreɪs, bʌt ɪt ɪz ə ɡreɪt ˌɪn.kənˈviːn.jəns/
UK /ˈpɒv.ə.ti ɪz nəʊ dɪsˈɡreɪs, bʌt ɪt ɪz ə ɡreɪt ˌɪn.kənˈviːn.jəns/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that being poor is not something to be ashamed of, but it makes life very difficult
Example:
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He often said that poverty is no disgrace, but it is a great inconvenience when he couldn't afford the bus fare.
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Living without heating in winter reminded her that poverty is no disgrace, but it is a great inconvenience.