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Synonyms
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Meaning:
contemptible

deserving or causing contempt

despicable, shameful

disreputable

having or producing a bad reputation

dishonorable, lowly

measly

of little value; of poor quality; of small size or amount

skimpy

obsequious

too eager to obey or serve; showing too much respect (especially hoping for reward or advantage)

groveling, submissive

paltry

worthless because small; of no importance

poor; worthless

pitiable

pitiful

pitiful

pitiful

feeling, showing, pity

in bad shape; poor

poor

(having only a little or no money and) not able to get the basic necessities of life

lacking sufficient money

servile

(of a person, behaviour) being too obedient or too ready to help, especially to gain an advantage

grovelling, subservient

BEGGARLY as in Wiktionary
BEGGARLY as in Wikipedia