poorness

/ˈpʊrnəs/
noun
  1. The state of having very little money or few possessions; poverty.
    • She grew up in poorness but worked hard to build a successful career.
    • The poorness of the village was evident in the crumbling houses and empty markets.
    • Many charities aim to reduce poorness in developing countries.
  2. The quality of being low in amount, value, or quality; inadequacy.
    • The poorness of the soil made it difficult to grow crops.
    • Critics noted the poorness of the movie's special effects.
    • His poorness of judgment led to several costly mistakes.
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