Definition of «meager»

Meaning: small in amount; not sufficient or adequate.

The monthly paycheck from my part-time job is meager, barely covering my basic expenses.
The village had a meager supply of fresh water, causing the residents to ration it carefully.
After years of drought, the crops yielded only meager harvests, leaving farmers struggling to make ends meet.
The young artist received meager recognition for her talent, with only a few people appreciating her work.
Despite putting in long hours of studying, John's knowledge of the subject was meager compared to his classmates.

having a hard time using my points in the Southeast u. s. Usually asking for 40 - 60,000 points on properties going for meager $ 130. (extremehoteldeals.com)
As in years past our favorites came mostly from the indie sector, where imagination and heart made up for meager budgets and fewer f / x. (cinemadope.com)
Apple captures nearly two thirds of the smartphone industry's profits and Samsung accounts for almost a quarter while Huawei and Chinese rivals operate on meager margins of about 4 percent, Counterpoint Research estimates. (indianexpress.com)
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