Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paltry
adjective
/ˈpɔːltri/
Definition
Something that is small or insignificant.
Examples
- The raise she received was a paltry sum, hardly enough to cover her expenses.
- He offered a paltry apology that did not seem sincere.
Meaning
Paltry refers to an amount or quality that is so minimal that it is worthless or not worth considering.
Synonyms
- meager
- insignificant
- trivial
- scanty
- poor
