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paltry

/ˈpɑltɹi/
adjective
  1. Trashy, trivial, of little value.

    "She made some paltry excuse and left."

    Similar: insignificant, petty, trivial, unimportant

  2. Of little monetary worth.

    "Could someone hope to survive on such a paltry income?"

    Similar: meager, pitiful, trifling, worthless

Synonymsinsignificant, petty, trivial, unimportant, meager, pitiful

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