poor
adjective
having little or no money, goods, or other means of support.
poorest
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superlativeof poor.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The Daily Mail shifts its focus to the prime minister's comments that not only the "poorest communities" should host asylum-seekers.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Gilead had the reverse problem with its twice-a-year HIV shot, which it would never sell at American prices in the world’s poorest countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“It’s a program that works for the most vulnerable, the poorest kids in our society, and it’s really important we protect it,” he said in the Wednesday media call.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In 2025, the richest 20 percent of the population held average net assets 45 times those of the poorest 20 percent, according to official data.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
In fact, Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
