poor

//pʊr//
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Adjective

poorCanonical form
poorerComparative
poorestSuperlative
1

Having little or no money or possessions; lacking wealth or financial resources.

They were too poor to buy new clothes.

2

Of low or inferior quality; not good or satisfactory.

The restaurant received poor reviews because of its bad service.

3

Deserving of pity or sympathy; unfortunate.

Poor thing, she lost her job right before the holidays.

4

Lacking in a specified resource or quality.

This soil is poor in nutrients.

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