POORISH Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

poorish

adjective

Definition of poorish

as in hardscrabble

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Adjective

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
In this new collection, Georgia poet laureate Chelsea Rathburn explores a hardscrabble childhood in Florida and her family of colorful characters including a sometimes-homeless bag lady and a notorious bank robber.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 21 June 2026

Definition of hardscrabble

Adjective

The shoes went with black shorts and a distressed black Adidas shirt with metallic details.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Cut with a seven-inch inseam, these distressed lightwash jorts are slightly shorter than the classic Bermuda length, but offer the same relaxed, baggy fit as Gaines’ pair.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of distressed

Adjective

When Magic Lotus becomes secretly depressed after another death in the ring at his hands, Tongchai supports his exile into nature from the boxing world.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 July 2026
For those feeling exhausted, depressed or burned out, or as if one more issue or crisis will be tomorrow’s tipping point, now is the time to act.

— Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of depressed

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Other enhancements included a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 feet, improved soundproofing, a larger galley, and a new 24-inch 4K video display.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
The wearer of the yellow jersey was nailed on for another win, this time in a bunch sprint instead of a reduced pack.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduced

Adjective

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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