poor
Translation
poor, low-quality, unskilled, unfortunate
Examples
He was too poor to buy new shoes.
He was too poor to buy new shoes.
The quality of the report was poor.
The quality of the report was poor.
The poor dog was lost in the storm.
The poor dog was lost in the storm.
Grammar Patterns
to be poor lacking money Many families are very poor.
poor ((quality/performance)) of low quality He has poor eyesight.
poor ((sb./sth.)) deserving of pity Oh, you poor thing!
Similar Words
Synonyms: (money) broke, needy; (quality) bad, inferior. Antonyms: (money) rich, wealthy; (quality) good, excellent.
Etymology
From Old French 'povre', from Latin 'pauper' meaning 'poor'.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'poor you' for feeling sorry for someone, which helps recall the meaning of pity.