What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “richer”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “richer”

The antonyms of richer are poorer and less wealthy. These antonyms describe a person's financial status, with poorer indicating a lack of wealth and less wealthy indicating a lower level of wealth compared to the other person.

Explore all Antonyms of “richer”

• poorer
• less wealthy

Definitions and Examples of poorer, less wealthy

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

poorer

Lacking money or material possessions.

Example

After losing his job, he became poorer and had to sell his car to pay the bills.

less wealthy

Having a lower level of wealth compared to someone else.

Example

Although he inherited some money from his parents, he was still less wealthy than his business partner.

Key Differences: poorer vs less wealthy

• 1. Poorer describes a lack of money or material possessions.
• 2. Less wealthy describes having a lower level of wealth compared to someone else.

Effective Usage of poorer, less wealthy

• 1. Financial Discussions: Use poorer and less wealthy to describe someone's financial status in conversations.
• 2. Comparisons: Use less wealthy to compare two people's financial status.
• 3. Empathy: Use these antonyms to show empathy towards someone who is struggling financially.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of richer are poorer and less wealthy. Use poorer to describe a lack of money or material possessions, and less wealthy to compare someone's financial status to another person. These antonyms can be used in financial discussions, comparisons, and to show empathy towards someone who is struggling financially.