meagre

/ ˈmiːɡə /

adjective

1. deficient in amount, quality, or extent
2. thin or emaciated
3. lacking in richness or strength

Derived Forms

• ˈmeagrely, adverb
• ˈmeagreness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of meagre¹

C14: from Old French maigre, from Latin macer lean, poor

Example Sentences

And United’s lack of punch is underscored by their meagre total of nine league goals, their fewest in a league campaign since 1973-74, when they also had nine.

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Long nights in a dangerous job with meagre pay did not feel worth it.

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United have scored a meagre five goals in their opening seven Premier League games.

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On a grey day in front of a meagre crowd, England did not have the potency to halt the determined Sri Lankans.

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India sent a contingent of 117 athletes to Paris, yet had a meagre haul of five bronze medals and a solitary silver to show for their efforts.

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