Definition of poor
1a : lacking material possessionsb : of, relating to, or characterized by poverty
2a : less than adequate : meagerb : small in worth
3 : exciting pity you poor thing
4a : inferior in quality or valueb : humble, unpretentiousc : mean, petty
6 : barren, unproductive —used of land
7 : indifferent, unfavorable
8 : lacking a normal or adequate supply of something specified —often used in combination oil-poor countries
poorness
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Examples of poor in a Sentence
We were too poor to buy new clothes.
The organization helps poor families.
She has a poor vocabulary.
It was a poor attempt at a joke.
He is in poor condition.
She couldn't read the sign because her vision was too poor.
POOR Defined for English Language Learners
poor
playDefinition of poor for English Language Learners
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: having little money or few possessions : not having enough money for the basic things that people need to live properly
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: having a very small amount of something
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: not good in quality or condition
POOR Defined for Kids
poor
playDefinition of poor for Students
poorer
;poorest
1 : having little money or few possessions
2 : less than enough a poor crop
3 : worthy of pity The poor dog was lost.
4 : low in quality or condition poor health a poor effort
poorly
adverbLearn More about poor
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