meager

[ˈmiːɡər]

meager Definition

  • 1lacking in quantity or quality; not having enough of something
  • 2thin and weak

Using meager: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meager" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company offered me a meager salary.

  • Example

    The refugees were living in meager conditions.

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    He gave me a meager portion of food.

  • Example

    The garden produced a meager harvest this year.

meager Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with meager

  • meager resources

    limited or inadequate resources

    Example

    The organization had to make do with meager resources.

  • a life characterized by poverty or deprivation

    Example

    The family lived a meager existence in a small village.

  • meager pickings

    very little gain or reward from an activity or situation

    Example

    The team had meager pickings from the game, losing by a large margin.

Origins of meager

from Old French 'maigre', meaning 'lean, thin'

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Summary: meager in Brief

The term 'meager' [ˈmiːɡər] describes a lack of quantity or quality, often indicating insufficiency or inadequacy. It can refer to physical or material conditions, as in 'The refugees were living in meager conditions,' or to abstract concepts like 'meager resources.' 'Meager' is also used to describe thinness or weakness, as in 'He was looking meager after his illness.'