💸paltry

adjective
/ˈpɔːltri/

Meaning

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

Example Sentences

They offered him a paltry sum for his work.

Synonyms

meager, trivial, petty, worthless, insignificant

Antonyms

substantial, significant, valuable

Collocations

paltry sum, paltry excuse, paltry amount, paltry wage

Related Vocabularies

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially by being clever or deceitful.
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reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
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Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

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