Some examples of word usage: measly
1. The measly amount of money he earned from the job was not enough to cover his expenses.
(Jumlah uang yang sedikit yang dia dapatkan dari pekerjaan itu tidak cukup untuk menutupi pengeluarannya.)
2. She was disappointed by the measly portion of food served at the restaurant.
(Dia kecewa dengan porsi makanan yang sedikit yang disajikan di restoran.)
3. The measly score he received on the test was a shock to him.
(Nilai rendah yang dia dapatkan dalam ujian itu membuatnya terkejut.)
4. Despite his efforts, he could only manage to save a measly amount of money each month.
(Meskipun usahanya, dia hanya bisa menyisihkan sejumlah uang yang sedikit setiap bulannya.)
5. The measly excuse he gave for being late was not convincing at all.
(Alasan yang lemah yang dia berikan karena terlambat tidak meyakinkan sama sekali.)
6. The measly turnout at the event was disappointing for the organizers.
(Jumlah peserta yang sedikit dalam acara itu mengecewakan bagi penyelenggara.)