measly

Adjective

Inferior in quality or quantity; contemptibly small or few.

ریشه

The word 'measly' originated from the Middle English term 'mesel', meaning 'leprous'. It later evolved to mean 'contemptibly small or few'.

مثال

• He received a measly portion of food.
• The company offered a measly salary for the position.
• She was disappointed with the measly number of responses to her invitation.