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Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning The farmer's market sold paltry produce that was wilted and unsightly.
The athlete's performance was paltry compared to his previous games.
The company's profits were paltry this quarter.
The quality of the clothing at the discount store was paltry.
The technology in the old computer was paltry compared to the new models.
His excuses for being late were paltry and unconvincing.
The salesperson's paltry pitch failed to persuade the customer.
The building's architecture was paltry compared to the other structures in the city.
The CEO's paltry donation to charity was seen as an insult by the community.
The singer's paltry voice was not suitable for the song.
The hotel provided paltry amenities for its guests.
The paltry quality of the paper made the book feel cheap.
The paltry sound system in the car made it hard to enjoy music.
The paltry graphics on the video game made it unappealing.
The paltry level of customer service at the store made it a frustrating experience.
The paltry quality of the fabric made the dress look cheap.
The paltry salary they offered was not enough to cover the cost of living in the city.
I wouldn't recommend staying at that hotel because of its paltry amenities.
The paltry quality of the sound system made it difficult to hear the speaker.
The paltry selection of colors in the paint set made it difficult to create artwork.
Her paltry attempt at the math problem earned her a failing grade.
The restaurant served a paltry portion of food for the price they charged.
She gave a paltry performance in the school play.
The paltry amount of food left in the fridge was not enough to feed the hungry children.
The paltry number of staff on duty made it difficult to provide proper care for the patients.
The paltry amount of funding provided by the government made it impossible to complete the project.
The paltry selection of books at the library left me with few options for research.
The team's paltry score made it clear that they were not well-prepared for the game.
The paltry amount of information provided in the report was not helpful.
The museum's paltry collection left visitors unimpressed.
The paltry amount of resources devoted to the project made it impossible to complete it on time.
The movie received only paltry reviews from critics.
The paltry selection of vegetables at the store made it difficult to eat healthy.
The paltry number of entries in the contest made it easy to win.
She was frustrated by the paltry number of responses to her job applications.
The food at the restaurant was paltry and unsatisfying.
The paltry rainfall this season has led to a drought.
He was disappointed with the paltry amount of money he earned from the part-time job.
The paltry amount of food left in the fridge won't last long.
The paltry score the team achieved in the game was a huge disappointment.
The singer's paltry attempt at hitting the high note was noticeable to everyone.
The actor's paltry performance left the audience disappointed.
The paltry collection of books in the library was not enough to satisfy the students.
The couple was disappointed by the paltry size of the hotel room they booked.
The company's paltry profits are a cause for concern.
The paltry paint job on the house made it look shabby.
The audience was unimpressed by the paltry effort put into the performance.
The paltry supply of water forced the residents to ration their usage.
The team's paltry defense led to their loss in the game.
The hotel's complimentary breakfast consisted of paltry options.
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