POORISH Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

poorish

adjective

Definition of poorish

as in hardscrabble

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Adjective

Beginning as a road trip, then shifting to a punishing vision of hardscrabble life in Accra, the film blossoms into a story of irrevocable bonds forged out of shared adversity.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
These songs were less detailed than the ballads but conveyed intense emotion gleaned from an often hardscrabble existence.

— Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of hardscrabble

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The Happy Hours star radiated in a strapless deep purple silk dress with a distressed scoop neckline and asymmetrical draping on her left hip, creating a ruched effect that cascaded down to the ankle-length hemline.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Many survivors don’t meet criteria for PTSD but struggle with feeling distressed, depressed or anxious.

— Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of distressed

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Traffic through the strait is beginning to increase, but remains sharply depressed.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Bessent, for one, said a key reason he got involved in politics was to help tackle deficits running at a pace unprecedented for times outside of major wars, pandemics or depressed job markets.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of depressed

Adjective

Sunday’s 202km stage from Monaco to Manosque was expected to finish in a reduced bunch sprint, but was hilly enough for a breakaway to be given encouragement.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The district’s memo said its goals aren’t around less technology, but are centered on using these tools in the most effective ways with clear goals and reduced distractions.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduced

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Drop Shots 💰 How match-fixers prey on tennis players living a hand-to-mouth existence lower down the sport’s rankings.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Behavioral habits, including hand-to-mouth motion, inhalation and smoking rituals may also contribute to why quitting is difficult for many smokers.

— Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Definition of hand-to-mouth

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