Puny
/ˈpjuːni/
Something that is puny is very small or weak compared to other things. For example, a tiny ant might be puny next to a big dog.
Examples
- The little ant looked puny next to the giant leaf it was trying to carry.
- During gym class, I thought my basketball was puny compared to the huge ones my friends had.
- When I saw the tiny puppy, I couldn't believe how puny it was compared to my big dog at home.
Synonyms
tiny
small
weak
little
minuscule
petite
Antonyms
huge
big
strong
large
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