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Poor Definition & Meaning

1. Lacking sufficient money or resources to live comfortably.

Example: The poor family struggled to make ends meet each month.

2. Inferior in quality or condition.

Example: The poor construction of the building led to its collapse during the earthquake.

3. Deserving pity or sympathy.

Example: The poor orphan had no one to turn to for help.

4. Insufficient or inadequate.

Example: The poor lighting in the room made it difficult to read.

5. Unfortunate or unfavorable.

Example: It was a poor decision to schedule the meeting during rush hour traffic.

Examples of the word poor used in sentences.

  • The poor dog was shivering in the cold rain.
  • The old man was living in such poor conditions in his small apartment.
  • The farmers were struggling due to the poor harvest this year.
  • I felt sorry for the poor children living in the slums.
  • My friend Jane had such a poor result in her exam.
  • Many people in developing countries live in poor conditions with little access to healthcare or education.
  • Even though the food was poor quality, the guests enjoyed the party.
  • The poor little dog was shivering in the cold after being abandoned by its owner.
  • Despite working hard, John's income is poor and he cannot afford a decent living.
  • The weather has been poor lately, with heavy rain and chilly winds.
  • The poor service at the restaurant ruined our dining experience.
  • The poor quality of the product disappointed many customers.
  • Despite his hard work, William remained in a poor financial situation.
  • It was a poor decision to stay up late the night before the exam.
  • The poor dog was left out in the rain without any shelter.
  • The community was outraged at the mayor's decision to cut funding for the poor and homeless.
  • Despite their hard work, many families in this town still live in poor conditions.
  • The quality of the food at this restaurant was poor, leaving many customers dissatisfied.
  • His performance was poor compared to the rest of the team, leading to their defeat.
  • The poor little puppy looked lost and scared on the busy street.
  • Despite his poor academic performance in high school, he managed to get into one of the best universities in the country.
  • The homeless man on the street looked cold and hungry, a stark reminder of the poor state of social welfare in our society.
  • The poor decision-making of the company's leadership ultimately resulted in its decline and bankruptcy.
  • The poor state of the economy has led to increased unemployment and poverty in many parts of the world.
  • The poor quality of the food at the restaurant was a huge disappointment, especially considering the high prices.
  • The quality of the food was so poor that I couldn't finish my meal.
  • Despite his hard work, the poor farmer struggled to make ends meet.
  • The conditions in the slums were so poor that disease spread quickly among the residents.
  • The poor state of the roads made the journey much slower and more difficult than it needed to be.
  • The poor girl had no access to education, so she could not break out of the cycle of poverty.
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