adjective
- lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or insufficient
- thin and lacking flesh; gaunt
Examples
- The refugees survived on meager rations of rice and water.
- His meager salary barely covered the rent.
- The garden produced only a meager harvest this year.
- She offered a meager apology for her rude behavior.
- The stray cat looked meager and underfed.
- Despite his meager resources, he managed to help others.
- The evidence against him was meager at best.