Paltry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒltɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Paltry is an adjective meaning Trashy, trivial, of little value.
Meaning
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
More Meanings
- Of little monetary worth.
- Despicable; contemptibly unimportant.
Example Sentences
a paltry coward
She made some paltry excuse and left.
This is indeed a paltry flyer about a silly product.
Could someone hope to survive on such a paltry income?
Word Forms
- paltrier
- paltriest
- palterey
Synonyms for paltry
Depending on context, synonyms include insignificant, unimportant, petty, trivial, beggarly, meager.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trifling, meagerly, meager, negligible, miserable, worthless.
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