POORISH Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

poorish

adjective

Definition of poorish

as in hardscrabble

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Adjective

Like many Indians, Kanchan has one name and lives in hardscrabble quarters.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
The three-peat is slowly, agonizingly having the life squeezed out of it by a collection of hardscrabble Midwesterners with no regard for stardom or status.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardscrabble

Adjective

Early rock-and-roll double denim was common, usually featuring some sort of distressed indigo jeans and a chambray work shirt.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Officials said hunters should watch for signs of infection, including visible maggots in wounds, foul-smelling injuries and animals that appear weak or distressed.

— Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of distressed

Adjective

Celebrated as masterpieces today, at the time they were regarded as the unpolished works of a depressed, crazy man and commercially worthless.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
In the event of a severe winter or import bottlenecks, depressed storage levels not only narrow Europe's capacity to absorb supply shocks but also risk driving natural gas prices higher.

— , CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of depressed

Adjective

Cleveland Clinic lists a long slate of possible benefits ranging from lower blood pressure and improved oxygen levels to reduced snoring, better dry mouth and improved bad breath.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Health inspectors found goat cheese packaged in reduced oxygen packaging, which is not permitted.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduced

Adjective

That easy access can lead to more nicotine use and reinforce the hand-to-mouth habit, according to the expert.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Drop Shots 💰 How match-fixers prey on tennis players living a hand-to-mouth existence lower down the sport’s rankings.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 4 June 2026

Definition of hand-to-mouth

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