CEFR B1

poorness

noun

Meaning

The state of lacking sufficient money, food, or possessions; poverty.

Examples

The report highlighted the extreme poorness in rural areas.
Despite their efforts, the poorness of the community remained a significant challenge.

Synonyms: poverty, deprivation, destitution

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poorness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrnəs/

Definition

The state of lacking sufficient money, food, or possessions; poverty.

Examples

The report highlighted the extreme poorness in rural areas.
Despite their efforts, the poorness of the community remained a significant challenge.
She dedicated her life to alleviating the poorness and suffering of others.

How to Use poorness

poorness of (prepositional phrase): Indicates the specific area or thing that is lacking or of low quality. — "The poorness of the soil made it impossible to grow crops."

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