Poorness
noun
The state of having little or no money, goods, or other means of support.
The poorness of his family forced him to drop out of school and start working at a young age.
noun
Lack of quality or worth.
The poorness of his performance led to his removal from the team.
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The condition of the soil that is barren or has low productivity.
The poorness of the land made it unsuitable for growing crops.
noun
The state of having little or no money, goods, or other means of support.
The poorness of his family forced him to drop out of school and start working at a young age.
noun
Lack of quality or worth.
The poorness of his performance led to his removal from the team.
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The condition of the soil that is barren or has low productivity.
The poorness of the land made it unsuitable for growing crops.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Economic Context
Used to discuss economic situations, often in social and political conversations.
Government policies are aimed at reducing the poorness in the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Carries a weight of empathy or pity when describing someone's life condition.
Their poorness affected all aspects of their daily lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Insulting
Use carefully to avoid sounding disrespectful when talking about someone's financial status.
She spoke of her childhood poorness with dignity.
Pro Tip 1/3Economic Context
Used to discuss economic situations, often in social and political conversations.
Government policies are aimed at reducing the poorness in the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Carries a weight of empathy or pity when describing someone's life condition.
Their poorness affected all aspects of their daily lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Insulting
Use carefully to avoid sounding disrespectful when talking about someone's financial status.
She spoke of her childhood poorness with dignity.
Pro Tip 1/3Economic Context
Used to discuss economic situations, often in social and political conversations.
Government policies are aimed at reducing the poorness in the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Carries a weight of empathy or pity when describing someone's life condition.
Their poorness affected all aspects of their daily lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Insulting
Use carefully to avoid sounding disrespectful when talking about someone's financial status.
She spoke of her childhood poorness with dignity.
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Quote examples
Paul Harvey
American Journalist
We were poor, but we didn't know it. There were no government bureaus in those days presuming to determine where poorness begins and ends, but I don't remember ever being hungry.
Quote examples
Paul Harvey
American Journalist
We were poor, but we didn't know it. There were no government bureaus in those days presuming to determine where poorness begins and ends, but I don't remember ever being hungry.
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