poor

Of insufficient quantity to meet a need.

“a poor salary”

“the jejune diets of the very poor”

Deserving or inciting pity.

“Oh, you poor thing”

“his poor distorted limbs”

Characterized by or indicating poverty.

“the country had a poor economy”

“they lived in the poor section of town”

Having little money or few possessions.

“deplored the gap between rich and poor countries”

“the proverbial poor artist living in a garret”

Lacking in quality or substances.

“a poor land”

“the area was poor in timber and coal”

People without possessions or wealth (considered as a group).

“the urban poor need assistance”