Poor

Meaning

having little money; lacking resources; of low quality

Lacking sufficient money, resources, or quality.

Example Sentences

The poor family struggled to make ends meet.

The poor family struggled to buy food.

Example Expressions

poor health

Synonyms

impoverished, needy, destitute, underprivileged, weak, inferior

Entry 1

impoverished, needy, destitute, underprivileged

Entry 2

needy, impoverished, destitute, weak, inferior

Antonyms

rich, wealthy, affluent, prosperous, strong

Entry 1

rich, wealthy, affluent, prosperous

Entry 2

rich, wealthy, strong

Collocations

poor quality, poor health, poor performance, poor condition, poor family

Entry 1

poor quality, poor health, poor performance

Entry 2

poor condition, poor performance, poor quality, poor family