Definition of Paltry

1. Adjective. Not worth considering. "A trifling matter"

Exact synonyms: Negligible, Trifling
Similar to: Worthless
Derivative terms: Paltriness

2. Adjective. Contemptibly small in amount. "Almost depleted his miserable store of dried beans"
Exact synonyms: Measly, Miserable
Similar to: Meager, Meagerly, Meagre, Scrimpy, Stingy
Derivative terms: Paltriness

Definition of Paltry

1. a. Mean; vile; worthless; despicable; contemptible; pitiful; trifling; as, a paltry excuse; paltry gold.

Definition of Paltry

1. Adjective. trashy, trivial, of little value ¹

2. Adjective. meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Paltry

1. petty [adj -TRIER, -TRIEST] : PALTRILY [adv] - See also: petty

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paltry

palter
paltered
palterer
palterers
paltering
palterly
palters
paltock
paltocks
paltok
paltrier
paltriest
paltrily
paltriness
paltrinesses
paltry (current term)
paludal
paludal fever
paludes
paludic
paludicolae
paludicole
paludicolous
paludina
paludinae
paludinal
paludine
paludinous
paludism
paludisms

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