Paltry — synonyms, definition

1. paltry (a)

deficient dull flimsy frivolous gaunt incomplete inconsequent inconsiderable inferior insignificant insufficient lacking lean lifeless little low meagre mean minor mundane • • •

2. paltry (Adjective)

measly miserable negligible

paltry (Adjective) — Not worth considering. ex. "he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost"

paltry (Adjective) — Contemptibly small in amount. ex. "a paltry wage"