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Beggarly

In the condition of, or like, a beggar; suitable for a beggar; extremely indigent; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.

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Poor 84% connected

Destitute of property; wanting in material riches or goods; needy; indigent.

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Poor 84% connected

Destitute of property; wanting in material riches or goods; needy; indigent.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Stingy 84% connected

Stinging; able to sting.

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Stingy 84% connected

Stinging; able to sting.

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Ungenerous 84% connected

Not generous; illiberal; ignoble; unkind; dishonorable.

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Ungenerous 84% connected

Not generous; illiberal; ignoble; unkind; dishonorable.

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Beggar 74% connected

One who begs; one who asks or entreats earnestly, or with humility; a petitioner.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Beggar 74% connected

One who begs; one who asks or entreats earnestly, or with humility; a petitioner.

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Mean 92% connected

To have in the mind, as a purpose, intention, etc.; to intend; to purpose; to design; as, what do you mean to do ?

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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