What could be good alternatives that I can replace the word "poor"? I think the word "poor" is too casual!
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Although "poor" is actually quite appropriate for this context as the language used in the video is simple and straightforward, you can also choose to use synonyms like "impoverished," "badly off," "destitute," "hard up," or "poverty-stricken." Ex: The billionaire grew up in an impoverished household. Ex: He was badly off as a child but grew up to become a very successful adult. Ex: No one would have been able to tell that he used to be poverty-stricken.