poor

A1
Pronunciation
/poː/
/puɹ/
/pɔː(ɹ)/
/pɔɹ/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(with "the") Those who have little or no possessions or money, taken as a group.

Example Sentences
  • The poor are always with us.
Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.

Example Sentences
  • We were so poor that we couldn't afford shoes.
2 Definition

Of low quality.

Example Sentences
  • That was a poor performance.
3 Definition

Used to express pity.

Example Sentences
  • Oh you poor little thing.
4 Definition

Deficient in a specified way.

Example Sentences
  • Cow's milk is poor in iron.
5 Definition

Inadequate, insufficient.

Example Sentences
  • I received a poor reward for all my hard work.
6 Definition

Free from self-assertion; not proud or arrogant; meek.