Poor Definition
poor
- adjective
- deserving or inciting pity; "a hapless victim"; "miserable victims of war"; "the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy; "piteous appeals for help"; "pitiable homeless children"; "a pitiful fate"; "Oh, you poor thing"; "his poor distorted limbs"; "a wretched life"
- having little money or few possessions; "deplored the gap between rich and poor countries"; "the proverbial poor artist living in a garret"
- characterized by or indicating poverty; "the country had a poor economy"; "they lived in the poor section of town"
- lacking in specific resources, qualities or substances; "a poor land"; "the area was poor in timber and coal"; "food poor in nutritive value"
- not sufficient to meet a need; "an inadequate income"; "a poor salary"; "money is short"; "on short rations"; "food is in short supply"; "short on experience"
- unsatisfactory; "a poor light for reading"; "poor morale"; "expectations were poor"
- noun
- people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group); "the urban poor need assistance"
"Poor" in song lyrics
See how poor is used in real songs:
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"Crucify the rhyme like Jesus, lead up on the poor"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute -
"Mingled with the rich, a product of the poor"
The 7A3 f/ Frank Stallone — Take You Back (Home Sweet Home) -
"No support, pirate moving in ya ships poor"
9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Top Secret
Words that rhyme with poor
Usage tips for "poor"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "poor" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for poor to find words that pair well.