Word Adjective
poorest
adj.
A2 Elementary US /ˈpuɹɪst/ UK /pˈɔːɹəst/ poor·est
Definition
adj.having the least amount of money or resources compared to everyone else in a group.
adj.the superlative form of 'poor'; describes the state of having the lowest level of wealth, resources, or quality within a specific set.
Examples
“This is one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city.”
“The government is launching a new initiative to provide better healthcare to the poorest members of society.”
“Statistical data suggests that the poorest regions often suffer most from environmental degradation due to a lack of infrastructure and political leverage.”
Usage
Superlative form; typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Pitfall
the most poorestthe poorest
Poorest is already a superlative; adding 'most' is a double superlative error.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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