Definition of paltry

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  • paltry is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • paltry is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • paltry is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of paltry

  • contemptibly small in amount (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a paltry wage

    Synonyms

    1. measly
    2. miserable
  • not worth considering (adjective)

    Examples

    1. he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost

    Synonyms

    1. negligible
    2. trifling

See definition of paltry in Merriam Webster