1. plural of poorness; the quality or state of being poor in money or resources
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or academic contexts
2. plural of poorness; the quality of being inadequate, inferior, or of low quality
Usage: abstract noun; refers to lack of quality or excellence

Examples

• The poornesses of the region's infrastructure made development difficult.
• Despite the poornesses of his early circumstances, he became successful.
• The poornesses in the report's methodology were criticized by experts.
• Economic poornesses affected millions during the recession.
• The poornesses of the translation were evident to native speakers.
• Several poornesses in the design needed to be addressed before production.