Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: paltry

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

At that time, the state was receiving paltry dispersals of the Jynneos vaccine for monkeybox from the federal government.

Source: https://www.claycord.com/2023/02/02/beyond-claycord-sacramento-gov-newsom-rescinds-statewide-emergency-declaration-for-monkeypox/

Crown prosecutor Richard Smith said the fact the defendant committed the offence to collect a "relatively paltry" drug debt, then "callously" drove away aggravated the crime.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/unity-park-death-dealer-who-mowed-down-dunedin-man-jailed

Dr Monze said President Hichilema has done this through the increase in the allocation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) from a paltry K1.6 million as of 2021 to K 25.7 million in 2022 and then to K 28.3 million in 2023.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/03/04/increased-cdf-to-spur-develop/

Earning a paltry $38.5 million in the USA and $37.4 million in other markets, was an unmitigated box office disaster.

Source: https://collider.com/steven-spielberg-box-office-flops/

Evergreen Active Club and Rose City Nationalists made a paltry showing at Lewis County Pride last weekend, and were clowned out of town by the locals.

Source: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/07/white-supremacists-target-pride-events-across-the-northwest-as-organizers-push-back-with-love/

If the Bulls can’t break out of isolation ball early in this season, they will re-create the same patterns of the past two years — sluggish scoring with high numbers from their central stars and paltry contributions from the rest of the roster.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/11/06/5-numbers-that-explain-the-chicago-bulls-slow-start-to-the-season/

It’s Me, Margaret” and “Joy Ride”—were films widely adored by reviewers and movie-goers alike despite their paltry box office performances.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/12/21/years-best-reviewed-movie-that-also-was-a-major-flop-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret/

Mami Wata was off with an underwhelming performance in its opening weekend at the cinemas, pulling a paltry N2.4m.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/movies/1570710-year-review-top-6-highest-grossing-movie-2023-approximated-earnings-n10bn/

NASUWT members are also involved in the dispute and its general secretary, Patrick Roach, had condemned the latest offer from Scottish Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville as “only a paltry improvement” on the previous proposal.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23376813.school-strikes-end-scots-teaching-union-accepts-pay-deal/?ref=rss

Normally they’d have sprung for that paltry sum without blinking an eye!

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/spending-2/

Not so in Pakistan, where a paltry 2.0% of the GDP is spent on education compared to a whopping 4% on defense.

Source: https://www.opednews.com/articles/Pakistan-Schools-Expand-Re-Educational-Crisis_Pakistani-Power-Pendulum_Religious-Education_Schools-230804-160.html

Pawan Kalyan alleged that land prices were artificially increased whereas paltry sums were paid to the land owners.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-housing-scheme-pawan-kalyan-writes-to-pm-modi-requesting-probe-by-central-agencies/article67689702.ece

Team Charlton only received a paltry 0.5 point for all their hard work.

Source: https://www.northernnews.ca/sports/eckford-schaffner-take-weekly-top-senior-bowling-honours

The display is rated for a paltry 250 nits of brightness, and our tests sadly confirmed this figure.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/asus-vivobook-f1502za-review-big-but-bland-budget-laptop/

There was no festive atmosphere and only a few paltry decorations, he saidCredit: TikTok/chasingthedream.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/fabulous/11604282/man-christmas-market-bath-best-uk-worst-depressing/

The winner of that election can only serve a two-year term. It is unclear who might benefit from fresh elections, with the president’s approval rating at a paltry 13%, and the National Assembly even lower at 10%, according to recent polling.

Source: https://qz.com/ecuadors-president-is-threatening-to-dissolve-the-legis-1850441650