Definitions
- Referring to something that is insufficient or inadequate in quantity or size. - Describing a situation where resources are limited or scarce. - Talking about a person who is stingy or frugal with their money or possessions.
- Referring to something that is insignificant or trivial in amount or value. - Describing a situation where something is considered meager or inadequate. - Talking about a person or thing that is considered worthless or contemptible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is inadequate or insufficient.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a small or meager amount.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a negative quality in a person or thing.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Scrimpy is less common than paltry and is typically used in informal contexts.
- 2Value: Paltry emphasizes the lack of worth or value, while scrimpy emphasizes the lack of quantity or size.
- 3Connotation: Paltry has a more negative connotation than scrimpy, implying contempt or disdain.
- 4Scope: Paltry can be used to describe a wider range of things, including ideas, efforts, and achievements, while scrimpy is more limited to physical objects or resources.
Remember this!
Scrimpy and paltry are synonyms that describe something that is inadequate or insufficient. However, paltry emphasizes the lack of worth or value, while scrimpy emphasizes the lack of quantity or size. Additionally, paltry has a more negative connotation and can be used to describe a wider range of things than scrimpy.
