puny

UK
/ˈpjuːni/
US
/ˈpjunɪ/

Translations

punyadjective
punier
Comp.
puniest
Super.
UK
/ˈpjuːni/
US
/ˈpjunɪ/
The puny amount of money he offered was insulting.
Ничтожная сумма денег, которую он предложил, была оскорбительной.
The puny plant struggled to survive in the harsh conditions.
Хилое растение изо всех сил пыталось выжить в суровых условиях.
His puny efforts were not enough to lift the heavy box.
Его слабых усилий было недостаточно, чтобы поднять тяжелую коробку.

Definitions

punyadjective
Small and weak; lacking in size, strength, or power.
The puny kitten struggled to climb the tall fence.
Insignificant or of little importance.
His puny efforts to fix the problem went unnoticed by the team.