Financial Hardship Terminology

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It often describes how an action is done, such as 'miserably' in the sentence 'She failed miserably.'

• The company's financial report showed that they had failed miserably in meeting their quarterly targets.
• I studied for hours but still failed miserably on the exam.
• I tried to fix my car myself, but I failed miserably and now it won't start.
• His attempt at humor fell miserably flat, leaving the audience in awkward silence.

noun a person or household that is financially burdened by the costs associated with owning and maintaining a car

adjective describing a person or household that spends a significant amount of money on car-related expenses, leaving little for other necessities

• Despite their high income, they were considered car poor due to their extravagant spending on luxury vehicles.
• My neighbor is always complaining about being car poor because he spends all his money on his fancy sports car.
• I never realized how car poor I was until I saw my bank account after buying that new SUV.
• She felt emotionally car poor after investing all her time and energy into a relationship that ultimately failed.