meagre existence

Frequency: 5.86.1 per million words

A difficult life with very little money or comfort. 'meager' is the common spelling in American English.

meagreADJECTIVE + NOUN

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existence

Examples (10)

  • Many people live a meagre existence in developing countries.
  • Despite their hard work, they were forced to endure a meagre existence.
  • She tried to make the best of her meagre existence, finding joy in small things.
  • The family faced a meagre existence after losing their farm.
  • Living a meagre existence teaches one the value of resilience.
  • He spent years in a remote village, leading a meagre existence.
  • Even with his artistic talent, he continued to lead a meagre existence.
  • They managed to survive on a meagre existence for several months.
  • The war forced many into a meagre existence.
  • It is hard to thrive when you are living a meagre existence.