Pronunciation

/pʊə(r)/

Definitions

Noun

1. Adjective: Having a lack of material possessions or resources; destitute. Example: “The poor family struggled to make ends meet.”
2. Adjective: Lacking in quality, ability, or intelligence. Example: “His performance was poor due to nerves.”
3. Adjective: Unfavourable or unsatisfactory; bad. Example: “The weather was poor, so we stayed indoors.”

Verb

1. To be in a state of poverty or need. Example: “They were trying to improve their poor living conditions.”
2. To be inadequate or insufficient. Example: “Her explanation was poor, leaving many questions unanswered.”

Adverb

1. In a manner that is lacking or deficient. Example: “He worked poor hours to support his family.”

Phrases

• “Live in poverty”
• “Struggle with poverty”
• “Be in a poor state”
• “Poor performance”
• “A poor choice”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The charity aims to help those living in poverty.”
• Verb: “She tried her best, despite her poor health.”
• Adverb: “His cooking skills were never really poor, but he lacked practice.”

Synonyms

• Indigent
• Destitute -匮乏的
• Insufficient
• Feeble
• Unskilled (in the context of skill or performance)