Synonyms for Poor

The Straits Times helps poor families through the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund because they do not have enough money.

• hungry

• underprivileged

• bankrupt

Jenna has a poor appetite since she is sick. She does not feel like eating today.

• decreased

• not enough

• defective

The parents said he had poor results this semester than usual.

• imperfect

• inferior

• below average

The wooden chair is poorly made. The chair is shaky and breaks easily.

• careless

• defective

• destitute

The serving of the rice that she gave me was very poor. We will not be going there again.

• not enough

• decreased

• inferior

The customer service at Sunshine Restaurant was poor. We will not be going back there again.

• decreased

• unsatisfactory

• too little

After he gambled away all his savings and having to sell away his valuables to pay off his debts, he is now poor.

• underprivileged

• hungry

• bankrupt

The poorly dressed woman was not allowed to enter the jewellery store. The store only allowed well-dressed customers to enter.

• defective

• careless

• shabby