English · Adjectives
poor
/pɔːr/
[/pɔːr/]
not wealthy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having little money; or of low quality.
Example
The poor family could barely afford enough food to last the whole week.
The poor family could barely afford enough food to last the whole week.
Etymology
From Latin 'pauper' (poor), via Old French 'povre'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes both lack of money and low quality.