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puny

adjective

/ˈpjuː.ni/

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

weak, feeble, small, frail, slight

strong, powerful, robust

puny body, puny effort, puny excuse, puny figure

coming before all others in time, order, or importance

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially to someone of lower status.

Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous