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Synonyms of paltry

9 similar words

Another word for paltry is unimportant. Other synonyms of paltry are trifling, meager, pitiful and worthless.

Synonyms and similar words for paltry

adjectiveTrashy, trivial, of little value.

insignificant
unimportantPetty; not important or noteworthy.
pettyHaving little or no importance.
trivial
beggarly

adjectiveOf little monetary worth.

meagerPoor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent.
worthlessHaving no worth or use; without value.
pitifulOf an amount or number: very small.
triflingTrivial, or of little importance.

Meaning of paltry

adjective Trashy, trivial, of little value.
adjective Of little monetary worth.
adjective Despicable; contemptibly unimportant.

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Questions about synonyms of paltry

What is another word for paltry?: Paltry has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unimportant, trifling, meager, pitiful and worthless.
What does paltry mean?: Paltry means trashy, trivial, of little value.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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