poor

• Bezeichnet einen Mangel an materiellem Wohlstand oder Geld; wird auch verwendet, um geringe Qualität oder ein niedriges Niveau auszudrücken.

Describes a lack of material wealth or money; also used to indicate low quality or standard.

1. Lacking moneyA1formal

   Having very little money or few possessions; not rich.

   arm

   • Many poor families struggle to afford basic necessities.
   • He grew up in a poor neighborhood.
   • The charity helps poor children get an education.

   Synonymebrokedestitutehard upimpecuniousimpoverishedindigentneedypenniless

   Antonymeaffluentopulentprosperousrichwealthy

2. Low qualityA2formal

   Of a low standard or quality; not good.

   schlecht

   • The food at that restaurant was very poor.
   • She received poor grades on her exam.
   • The poor condition of the road caused many accidents.

   Synonymebadcheapdeficientfaultyinadequateinferiorlousylow-grademediocresecond-rateshoddysubstandardunsatisfactoryweak

   Antonymeexcellentfinefirst-rategoodgreathigh qualitysuperbsuperior

3. Deserving pityA2informal

   Used to express sympathy or pity for someone.

   Arm

   • The poor dog was shivering in the cold.
   • Oh, you poor thing! You must be exhausted.
   • The poor child lost his parents in the accident.

   Synonymehaplesslucklessmiserablepatheticpiteouspitiablepitifulsorryunfortunatewretched

• Substantiv, das Menschen bezeichnet, die wenig Geld oder Eigentum besitzen oder in finanzieller Not sind; wird oft kollektiv als 'die Armen' verwendet.

A noun referring to people who have little money, few possessions, or are in a state of financial need, often used collectively as 'the poor'.

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1. People with little moneyA2formal

   People who have very little money or material possessions, considered as a group.

   Die Armen

   • The charity works to help the poor in urban areas.
   • The government has introduced new programs to support the poor.
   • Many of the poor struggle to afford basic necessities.

   Synonymedestitutedisadvantagedimpoverishedindigentneedypennilesspenuriousunderprivileged

   Antonymeaffluentprosperousrichwealthy