Synonyms for

Meager

Verb / ˈmi:gɜ: / Another word for meager — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate

Synonyms & similar words

meagre ample meagerly stingy scrimpy scant sparse insufficient poor paltry inadequate limited modest lacking deficient measly lean slim thin weak feeble pitiful miserable unsubstantial bare

Example sentences

  1. The meager amount of food left us still feeling hungry.
  2. The meager salary was not enough to pay the bills.
  3. The meager selection of toys at the store disappointed the children.
  4. The meager rainfall caused a drought in the area.
  5. The meager attendance at the event was a disappointment.

Quotes

  • 'I have lived my life in a culture where men are valued more than women. They are given more food, more education, more opportunities. Meager scraps are left for girls like me.' - Malala Yousafzai
  • 'A man's interest in a single bluebird is worth more than a complete but dry list of the fauna and flora of a town.' - Henry David Thoreau
  • 'It is better to have a lion at the head of an army of sheep, than a sheep at the head of an army of lions.' - Daniel Defoe

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