Poor ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Poor ( adjective )

1. Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.
2. Of a low or inferior standard or quality.
3. Pitifully inadequate or insufficient.
4. Deserving pity or sympathy.
5. Showing lack of skill or ability.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense ‘humble, small, inferior’): from old french povre, from latin pauper.

Examples:

1. The poor family couldn't afford to pay their rent.
2. The quality of the product was poor.
3. The poor lighting made it difficult to see.
4. The poor dog was left outside in the cold.
5. The poor attempt at cooking resulted in a burnt meal.

(As a noun)

Poor ( noun )

1. Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.
2. Of a low or inferior standard or quality.
3. Pitifully inadequate or insufficient.
4. Deserving pity or sympathy.
5. Showing lack of skill or ability.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense ‘humble, small, inferior’): from old french povre, from latin pauper.

Examples:

1. The poor family couldn't afford to pay their rent.
2. The quality of the product was poor.
3. The poor lighting made it difficult to see.
4. The poor dog was left outside in the cold.
5. The poor attempt at cooking resulted in a burnt meal.