104 entries under paltry topic. ×

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meager(adjective, close, mean, light, weak)
9
failing(adjective, close, light, weak, poor)
9
second-rate(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
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slight(adjective, mean, weak, soft, gentle)
8
bare(adjective, close, light, slight, poor)
8
pitiful(adjective, mean, moving, slight, poor)
8
shabby(adjective, mean, weak, slight, poor)
8
spare(adjective, close, light, slight, poor)
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inconsiderable(adjective, mean, weak, soft, slight)
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inefficient(adjective, weak, thin, delicate, inferior)
7
insignificant(adjective, mean, light, weak, soft)
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insubstantial(adjective, dull, light, weak, soft)
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exiguous(adjective, close, light, weak, slight)
6
mediocre(adjective, bad, weak, poor, miserable)
6
unproductive(adjective, weak, slight, poor, thin)
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wretched(adjective, mean, bad, moving, poor)
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petty(adjective, mean, light, moving, slight)
5
powerless(adjective, strong, weak, ability, thin)
5
puny(adjective, mean, light, weak, moving)
5
slender(adjective, close, light, slight, poor)
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