paltry — very small in amount; insignificant or worthless
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very small in amount; insignificant or worthless
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔːltri/
Korean meaning: 아주 적은 양의; 하찮은, 보잘것없는
Korean pronunciation: 폴-트리 (강세: 폴)
Example Sentences
- The CEO's paltry donation of $10 to charity became a social media scandal.
- After working overtime for months, she received a paltry bonus that couldn't even buy lunch.
- His paltry attempt at cooking resulted in ordering pizza for the third time this week.
paltry
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɔːltri//
very small in amount; insignificant or worthless
Ridiculously small and worthless amount
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Paltry profits from poultry in sultry heat.
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Origin
From Middle Low German 'paltrig' or Dutch 'paltrig', meaning ragged or worthless. The word entered English in the 16th century, likely through trade contact with the Low Countries.
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“The CEO's paltry donation of $10 to charity became a social media scandal.”
“After working overtime for months, she received a paltry bonus that couldn't even buy lunch.”
“His paltry attempt at cooking resulted in ordering pizza for the third time this week.”
“The company's paltry investment in employee training showed in their poor performance.”
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