Poor
/pʊər/
lacking money
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Lacking money or material resources, making life difficult or destitute.
"The charity aims to help poor children around the world."
- 2.
Low or bad in quality, standard, or ability.
"The restaurant received poor reviews for its service."
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She came from a poor background but worked hard to succeed.
She came from a poor background but worked hard to succeed.
The city has very poor air quality due to pollution.
The city has very poor air quality due to pollution.
Oh, you poor thing! Did you hurt your knee?
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