poorer
word · lemma: poor
Definition
'Poorer' is the comparative form of 'poor,' meaning having less money or fewer resources than someone else, or of lower quality than something else.
Usage & Nuances
'Poorer' is used for direct comparisons: 'poorer than.' It applies to people (less wealthy), places, or quality (e.g., 'poorer performance'). Common error: using 'more poor' instead of 'poorer.' It is neutral in tone, but context can make it sensitive.
Spanish: más pobrePortuguese (BR): mais pobrePortuguese (PT): mais pobreChinese (Simplified): 更贫穷Chinese (Traditional): 更貧窮Hindi: अधिक गरीबArabic: أفقرBengali: গরিবতর - নিম্নমানের (দ্বিতীয় অর্থে)Russian: беднее - хуже (по качеству)Japanese: より貧しい - より劣った（品質）Vietnamese: nghèo hơn - kém hơn (chất lượng)Korean: 더 가난한 - 더 열악한(품질)Turkish: daha yoksul - daha kötü (kalite)Urdu: زیادہ غریب - کم معیار (معیار کیلئے)Indonesian: lebih miskin - lebih buruk (kualitas)
Example Sentences
Her grades are poorer this semester than last.
natural
He is poorer than his brother.
basic
Many poorer countries face healthcare challenges.
basic
This area is getting poorer every year.
basic
We grew up in a poorer neighborhood, but it taught us a lot.
natural
Compared to last year, the soil here is much poorer now.
natural