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English adjective: paltry

1. paltry not worth considering


SamplesHe considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost.
Piffling efforts.
A trifling matter.


Synonymsnegligible, trifling


Similarworthless


Antonymsvaluable

2. paltry contemptibly small in amount


SamplesA measly tip.
The company donated a miserable $100 for flood relief.
A paltry wage.
Almost depleted his miserable store of dried beans.


Synonymsmeasly, miserable


Similarmeager, meagerly, meagre, scrimpy, stingy


Antonymsample









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