paltry Definition
- 1(of an amount) small or meager
- 2petty; trivial
Using paltry: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paltry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He received a paltry sum of money for his work.
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The company offered a paltry increase in salary.
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The hotel had only a paltry selection of food.
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The government's response to the crisis was paltry.
paltry Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for paltry
Antonyms for paltry
Phrases with paltry
Example
He was paid a paltry sum for his work.
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Her explanation for being late was a paltry excuse.
paltry selection
a limited or unimpressive choice of something
Example
The restaurant had a paltry selection of vegetarian dishes.
Origins of paltry
from Old French 'paltre', meaning 'ragged'
Summary: paltry in Brief
The term 'paltry' [ˈpɔːltri] refers to small or insignificant amounts, often used to describe inadequate or trivial things. Examples include 'He received a paltry sum of money for his work.' and 'The hotel had only a paltry selection of food.' 'Paltry' can be used in phrases like 'paltry sum,' denoting a very small amount of money, and 'paltry excuse,' referring to a weak or unconvincing reason.
