paltry
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːltri/
Definition
Small, meager, or insufficient in amount or quality.
Examples
The company offered a paltry salary that barely covered the cost of living.
She made a paltry attempt to clean the room before the guests arrived.
Despite the high expectations, the turnout at the event was paltry.
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