poorest
word · lemma: poor
Definition
Describes someone or something with the least amount of money, resources, or quality compared to others.
Usage & Nuances
Superlative form of 'poor.' Often used for people but also for things like quality ('the poorest performance'). Used with 'the' for groups: 'the poorest countries.' Not used for temporary lack; refers to lasting or relative condition.
Spanish: más pobrePortuguese (BR): mais pobrePortuguese (PT): mais pobreChinese (Simplified): 最贫穷的 - 最差的Chinese (Traditional): 最貧窮的 - 最差的Hindi: सबसे गरीबArabic: الأفقر
Example Sentences
That is the poorest village in the region.
basic
The poorest students need extra support.
basic
This is the poorest result we have ever seen.
basic
Even the poorest families try to send their kids to school.
natural
Surprisingly, last year was the poorest harvest on record.
natural
The poorest parts of the city often lack good hospitals.
natural