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beggarly

/ˈbeɡərli/ adjective · British & US
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What does beggarly mean?

adjective

Having the nature of a beggar; wretched, miserable; extremely poor.

Example

"The beggarly conditions in the slum were a stark contrast to the wealth of the city."

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