poorer

Definitions

Having less money or fewer assets than others or than one previously had.

Of a lower standard, quality, or degree than is expected or desirable.

Lacking in a specific quality, substance, or resource.

Examples

The family became significantly poorer after the business failed.

Children from poorer neighborhoods often have less access to extracurricular activities.

The quality of the second draft was much poorer than the original.

Synonyms

needy destitute impoverished indigent penniless broke inferior

Antonyms

wealthier richer affluent prosperous opulent well-off superior