Adjective
paltry - A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth
One day John spoke to his friends with anger as they were going down into the mine, "How does the company expect us to support our families on the paltry wages they give us?"
reprehensible - Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation.
Though he told people not to repeat it, it was reprehensible for him to spread rumors about his colleague, knowing it would damage her reputation.