"Paltry" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Paltry" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Paltry" Meaning

Small or insignificant in amount, size, or importance; trifling.

"Paltry" Examples

Paltry


Paltry is an adjective that means insignificant, unimpressive, or inadequate in amount or quality.

Examples:


The company's paltry profit margin made it difficult for them to invest in new projects. (#finance)
The team's paltry performance in the first half of the season was a major concern for the coach. (#sports)
The government's paltry allocation for education reform was criticized by educators. (#politics)
The artist's paltry portfolio didn't prepare us for the quality of her exhibition. (#art)
The weather forecast predicted a paltry 10% chance of rain for the weekend. (#weather)

Word combo:


paltry sum, paltry effort, paltry excuse, paltry taste, paltry consolation...

"Paltry" Similar Words

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I apologize, but I couldn't find any word "paltripolitan". It's possible that it's a misspelling or a made-up word. Could you please provide more context or clarify the correct spelling of the word you're referring to? I'd be happy to help you understand its meaning.

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