Pronunciation: /ðə ˈwɜrkɪŋ pʊr/
noun a person or group of people who are employed but still live in poverty
A1 The working poor struggle to make ends meet.
A2 The working poor often have jobs that do not pay enough to cover basic living expenses.
B1 Government policies aimed at helping the working poor include tax credits and affordable housing initiatives.
B2 The working poor face challenges such as lack of access to healthcare and limited job opportunities.
C1 Socioeconomic factors contribute to the cycle of poverty experienced by the working poor.
C2 Efforts to address the needs of the working poor require a multi-faceted approach involving education, job training, and social services.
adjective describing the state of being both employed and living in poverty
A1 The working poor struggle to make ends meet.
A2 Many organizations provide assistance to the working poor.
B1 Government policies often overlook the needs of the working poor.
B2 There are various factors contributing to the cycle of poverty among the working poor.
C1 Socioeconomic disparities continue to affect the working poor in urban areas.
C2 Policy makers must address the systemic issues that perpetuate the struggles of the working poor.
formal The working poor are individuals who have jobs but still struggle to make ends meet due to low wages.
informal It's tough out there for the working poor, trying to juggle work and bills with little to spare.
slang Those working stiffs just can't catch a break, always scraping by paycheck to paycheck.
figurative The working poor are like hamsters on a wheel, constantly running but never getting ahead.
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