6
skimp(adjective, poor, small, boring, exiguous)
6
slim(adjective, mean, slight, poor, thin)
6
sparing(adjective, close, mean, light, slight)
6
subpar(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
5
lacking(adjective, weak, poor, small, common)
5
narrow(adjective, close, light, slight, poor)
5
sketchy(adjective, rough, poor, inferior, vague)
5
trifling(adjective, light, weak, slight, poor)
5
contemptible(adjective, weak, poor, small, common)
5
defective(adjective, small, common, insignificant, unimportant)
5
failing(adjective, close, light, weak, poor)
5
few(adjective, small, common, insignificant, unimportant)
5
inconsiderable(adjective, small, common, insignificant, unimportant)
5
tightfisted(adjective, feature, character, behavior, stingy)
4
petty(adjective, light, slight, poor, small)
4
shabby(adjective, weak, slight, poor, small)
4
unsatisfactory(adjective, weak, poor, small, miserable)
3
avaricious(feature, character, behavior)
3
bare(adjective, poor, small, boring, exiguous)
3
close(adjective, light, poor, inadequate, tight)
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