Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
poor-soul
noun
/pʊr soʊl/
Definition
A poor-soul refers to a person who is seen as unfortunate or deserving of sympathy due to their circumstances.
Examples
- After losing his job, he became quite the poor-soul in the eyes of his friends.
- She felt like a poor-soul when her plans fell through at the last minute.
- The documentary highlighted the stories of poor-souls living in the city outskirts.
Meaning
The term often evokes a sense of pity for someone who may be struggling or suffering.
Synonyms
- unfortunate
- downtrodden
- victim
- misfortunate
- waif
