Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Poorness.
Poorness - as a noun
The state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impoverishment26poverty15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
financial conditionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Less than adequate
Example: "The relative poorness of new england farmland"
The quality of being meager
Example: "An exiguity of cloth that would only allow of miniature capes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exiguity19leanness8meagerness13meagreness13scantiness12scantness11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deficiency21inadequacy25insufficiency26Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of being poorly made or maintained
Example: "She was unrecognizable because of the poorness of the photography"
Example Sentences
"The high levels of poorness in that region are a result of systemic inequality."
"The government should implement measures to alleviate poorness and promote social welfare."
"Growing up in poorness can have long-lasting effects on a person's life."
"Her family's poorness forced her to drop out of school and start working at an early age."
"The documentary shed light on the poorness and deprivation experienced by many in the community."
Word Game Points
Is POORNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poorness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POORNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is POORNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poorness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOORNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is POORNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poorness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOORNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
