paltry
adjective | /paltry/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
very small or unimportant; worthless
paltry
adjective | /paltry/
Essential WordsMEDIUMvery small or unimportant; worthless
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Synonyms
meagreinsignificanttrivialnegligible
Antonyms
substantialsignificantworthwhile
Examples
"He received only a paltry sum for his work."
"Their contribution was paltry compared to what was needed."
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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