Puny (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(used especially of persons) of inferior size.
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Meaning 2
Inferior in strength or significance; "a puny physique"; "puny excuses".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The opposition party's puny campaign budget made it difficult for them to compete with the incumbent's massive war chest.
- The team's puny offense was unable to score against the strong defense of their opponents.
- He offered a puny apology for his role in the scandal, which many felt was insufficient.
- The company's puny market share made it a target for acquisition by a larger rival.
- The critics panned the movie for its puny plot and lack of character development.