Definitions:

1. Often implies something is disappointingly small, inadequate, or unworthy of serious attention. ADJECTIVE
   • The company offered a paltry sum for the land, far below its market value.
2. Used to describe anithing considered to be inferior, trivial or of poor quality. ADJECTIVE
   • The apology she received was paltry and insincere, leaving her feeling deeply hurt.
3. Used to describe something that is insignificant, meager, or lacking in value. ADJECTIVE
   • He received a paltry salary compared to the amount of work he was doing.
   • She dismissed the paltry sum offered for her work as insulting.

Synonyms:

• inadequate
• insignificant
• insufficient
• meager
• measly
• minimal
• minor
• negligible
• petty
• poor
• slight
• trifling
• trivial
• worthless