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Definitions

paltry

[pawl-tree] / ˈpɔl tri /
ADJECTIVE
poor; worthless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant meager measly miserable pitiful puny trivial
WEAK
base beggarly cheap common contemptible derisory despicable inconsiderable ineffectual limited low low-down mean minor narrow petty picayune piddling set shabby shoddy sleazy slight small sorry trashy trifling unconsequential unimportant vile wretched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
big consequential happy important large plenty significant substantial sufficient valuable worthwhile
WEAK
rich wealthy worthy

Example Sentences

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Prisoners were allowed to slowly build up the paltry offerings of its libraries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

This previously has sparked concerns over the company’s ability to service its debt and dividend obligations, as Bitcoin dominates its balance sheet and the company brings in comparably paltry revenue from its legacy software business.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Considering that relatively paltry midfield experience, he was pretty damn good against Wales.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

In the lower Colorado River region, which contributes minimal runoff to the river, the snowpack is now a paltry 32% of average for this time of year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

It is a great distance to go to learn such paltry tricks.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine