poor (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “poor”

1. having very little or no money and possessions
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   Growing up, my family was poor, and we often had to skip meals.
2. not good (in quality)
   The movie had poor special effects that looked very fake.
3. deserving sympathy because of suffering or unfortunate circumstances
   The poor puppy was shivering in the rain.
4. lacking a specific needed element or quality
   This soil is poor in nutrients, making it hard for plants to grow.

noun “poor”

1. people who have very little or no money and possessions, considered as a group
   The government needs to do more to help the poor during the winter months.