How to Use poor in a Sentence

poor

adjective

• We were too poor to buy new clothes.
• It was a poor attempt at a joke.
• She couldn't read the sign because her vision was too poor.
• He is in poor condition.
• She has a poor vocabulary.
• The organization helps poor families.
• Try to avoid this poor guy's goof.
  — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
• Pugs is dressed like a jester, poor kid.
  — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
• This poor guy has been here 20 years.
  — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
• The first is our duty to the global poor.
  — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026
• My husband is in his mid 80s and in poor health.
  — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
• What's to blame for the presence of poor people in our midst?
  — Damon Linker, The Week, 7 Jan. 2022
• The fatigue from burnout isn’t poor sleep hygiene.
  — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
• For one thing, being poor is getting tougher.
  — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
• The gap between rich and poor narrowed.
  — Richard Stengel, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
• Anything longer than that risks a poor fit, which can lead to water loss.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023
• Both types feed on plant sap, causing damage to leaves and poor growth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
• But scientists agree that these worlds make poor prospects in the search for life.
  — Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
• There's so many people who have touched me and who are helping those who are poor.
  — Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2023
• Of course, poor Michael Landon had passed away way too young.
  — Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 July 2025
• Worn golf grips could cause the club to slip in your hands, leading to a poor swing result.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
• Many of those who stay behind are older and poorer.
  — Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
• But poor puck luck is plaguing Kyrou.
  — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
• The high score and high scorers were not because of poor defense.
  — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
• Do his defensive skills make up for his poor shooting?
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
• Arsenal’s record there was poor.
  — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
• Which kind of poor people eat so poorly—or are so grateful to eat bad food?
  — Zadie Smith, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2022
• My poor back still remembers that trip, and not fondly.
  — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
• If the edges aren't right or the lighting is poor, tap Retake.
  — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
• Keep windows closed on poor air quality or high-pollen days.
  — Ryan Brennan may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026