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paltry
/ˈpɑltɹi/
adjective
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
"She made some paltry excuse and left."
Similar: insignificant, petty, trivial, unimportant
Of little monetary worth.
"Could someone hope to survive on such a paltry income?"
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