Paul Harvey

We were poor, but we didn't know it. There were no government bureaus in those days presuming to determine where poorness begins and ends, but I don't remember ever being hungry.

American Journalist

Used to discuss economic situations, often in social and political conversations.

Economic Context

Carries a weight of empathy or pity when describing someone's life condition.

Emotional Charge

Use carefully to avoid sounding disrespectful when talking about someone's financial status.

Not Insulting

Often used in reviews and feedback to indicate something is substandard.

Critical Assessment

What constitutes 'poorness' can vary from person to person and may be subjective.

Subjective Judgement

Specific to farming and gardening, referring to land suitability.

Agricultural Usage

Poorness in this sense affects crop yields and the choice of plants that can grow.