dürftig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- effete adj Worn out and drained of energy.
- feeble adj Physically weak, lacking strength.
- paltry adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
- scant adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
- scanty adj Not as large or as much as is really needed.
- skimpy adj Too small, thin, or scanty; not generous in amount or coverage.
- spare adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
- tenuous adjective Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.
Senses
dürftig is used for these senses in English:
- effete Lacking strength or vitality; feeble, powerless, impotent.
- feeble Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint.
- paltry Trashy, trivial, of little value.
- scant Very little, very few.
- scanty Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
- skimpy Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.
- spare Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
- tenuous Thin in substance or consistency.
effete — full definition
- adj Worn out and drained of energy.
- adj Weak and without any real strength or power.
- adj Weakened by too much indulgence and luxury.
- adj Overly refined and unnatural in manner.
feeble — full definition
- adj Physically weak, lacking strength.
- adj Lacking force or effectiveness; weak in impact.
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