meagre
Pronunciation: [ˈmiːɡər]
Word
Context: "quantity or amount"
(adjective) when something is very small or not enough. If you have a meagre amount of money, you can't buy much with it.
Example
She has a meagre savings account, but it makes her feel safe.
Example
He found the food portions meagre and wished for more to eat.
Example
Do you think the salary offered is meagre for the job?
Context: "quality"
(adjective) when something is not good or is lacking in some way. If someone gives a meagre effort, it means they didn’t try very hard.
Example
His presentation was interesting and full of ideas, not meagre at all!
Example
The movie received meagre reviews, with many critics saying it was boring.
Example
Why do you think the book received such meagre ratings?
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