1
[ adjective ] not worth considering

Synonyms

trifling negligible

Examples

"he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost" "piffling efforts" "a trifling matter"

Related terms

worthless

2
[ adjective ] contemptibly small in amount

Synonyms

miserable measly

Examples

"a measly tip" "the company donated a miserable $100 for flood relief" "a paltry wage" "almost depleted his miserable store of dried beans"

Related terms

meager

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

P AO1 L T R IY0

Similar Spelling

palter paltering

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