Paltry in a Sentence  ðŸ”Š

Definition of Paltry

small or meager

Examples of Paltry in a sentence

My teenage son often complains about what he considers to be a paltry allowance.  ðŸ”Š

Although I paid a great deal for the gourmet meal, I only received a paltry amount of food on my plate.  ðŸ”Š

Sadly, law enforcement officers usually receive paltry salaries in exchange for risking their lives.  ðŸ”Š

How do you expect me to live off such a paltry paycheck?  ðŸ”Š

Because Gerald lost most of his money at the casino, he now has only a paltry sum on which to live for the rest of his life.  ðŸ”Š

The paltry amount of evidence was not enough to convict the suspected killer.  ðŸ”Š

As I looked at the paltry funds in my bank account, I knew I could not afford to buy the dress.  ðŸ”Š

By clipping coupons regularly, I am able to live on my paltry income.  ðŸ”Š

Since we only have a paltry budget for the party, we will not have a live band this year.  ðŸ”Š

In comparison to the ten-bedroom mansion across the street, my five-bedroom home is quite paltry.  ðŸ”Š

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