paltry (Meaning)
paltry (s)
not worth considering
contemptibly small in amount
paltry (superl.)
Mean; vile; worthless; despicable; contemptible; pitiful; trifling; as, a paltry excuse; paltry gold.
Synonyms & Antonyms of paltry
Synonyms:
- grubby
- contemptible
- disgusting
- ratty
- hateful
- scurvy
- scabby
- sneaking
- pitiable
- lousy
- deplorable
- despicable
- vile
- sorry
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- reptilian
- repugnant
- condemnable
- sordid
- cruddy
- disreputable
- revulsive
- ignoble
- dishonorable
- revolting
- unscrupulous
- detestable
- craven
- discreditable
- disgraceful
- abominable
- unprincipled
- reprehensible
- dastardly
- scummy
- shabby
- repulsive
- low
- base
- shameful
- loathsome
- odious
- squalid
- abhorrent
- ignominious
- cowardly
- execrable
Antonyms:
paltry Sentence Examples
- The company's profits were a paltry sum, barely covering operating costs.
- The wages offered were so paltry that they failed to attract qualified workers.
- The apology she received was paltry and insincere, leaving her feeling deeply hurt.
- The government's healthcare plan was met with derision due to its paltry funding.
- The charity's donations were paltry compared to the overwhelming needs of the community.
- The award he won was a paltry token of recognition for his years of dedicated service.
- The investment returned a paltry profit, leaving the investors disappointed.
- The food portion sizes at the restaurant were paltry, leaving patrons hungry after their meals.
- The child's vocabulary was paltry, hindering their ability to express themselves clearly.
- The gift was paltry and unoriginal, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment.
FAQs About the word paltry
not worth considering, contemptibly small in amountMean; vile; worthless; despicable; contemptible; pitiful; trifling; as, a paltry excuse; paltry gold.
cheap, nasty, mean, lame,pitiful, wretched, dirty, grubby, contemptible,disgusting
praiseworthy, honorable, meritorious, praiseworthy, creditable,admirable, commendable, creditable, commendable, honorable
The company's profits were a paltry sum, barely covering operating costs.
The wages offered were so paltry that they failed to attract qualified workers.
The apology she received was paltry and insincere, leaving her feeling deeply hurt.
The government's healthcare plan was met with derision due to its paltry funding.
