Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paltry-sum

Noun

/ˈpɔːltri sʌm/

Definition

A very small or insignificant amount of money.

Examples

The donation was merely a paltry-sum, hardly enough to make a difference.
She received a paltry-sum as a bonus for her hard work.
In the grand scheme of things, the payment felt like a paltry-sum compared to the value of the project.

Meaning

The term ‘paltry-sum’ refers to a quantity of money that is viewed as insufficient or trivial, often implying disappointment or dissatisfaction with the amount.