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Definition of poorness

poorness

/ˈpʊr.nəs/
poor · ness
Adverb:poorly
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Adjective:poor
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poorness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or condition of being inferior, inadequate, or below an expected standard.

Example

"The farmer attributed the low crop yield to the poorness of the sandy soil."

2

The state of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; poverty.

Example

"Growing up in extreme poorness shaped his lifelong commitment to charitable causes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'poverty' is the standard noun for financial deprivation, 'poorness' is more commonly used to describe low quality, inadequacy, or a deficiency in something (such as the poorness of soil or the poorness of a performance).

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• Nearby Words

poorbox
poorhouse
poorly
poorness
poorwill
pop
pop-tart

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Poorness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/poorness
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