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MEASLY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word measly. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word measly. (close relations)

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paltry
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not worth considering

• contemptibly small in amount

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

meager
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in amount or quality or extent

miserly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

small
adjectiveadj
adjective

• limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

noun

• the slender part of the back

• a garment size for a small person

adverb

• on a small scale

adjective satellite

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

• (of children and animals) young, immature

• slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope

• low or inferior in station or quality

• lowercase

• (of a voice) faint

• have fine or very small constituent particles

• not large but sufficient in size or amount

• made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

miserable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very unhappy; full of misery

• deserving or inciting pity

• of the most contemptible kind

• of very poor quality or condition

• characterized by physical misery

• contemptibly small in amount

trifling
adjectiveadj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

adjective satellite

• not worth considering

Alternatives for PALTRY

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