Meaning of the word puny in English

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puny

US /ˈpjuː.ni/
UK /ˈpjuː.ni/
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Adjective

1.

small and weak

Example:
The puny sapling struggled to grow in the harsh conditions.
His efforts seemed puny compared to the enormous task ahead.
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