Poor
Unable
Unable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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You can just chalk it up to being poor and unable to afford newer things.
Source: Series / Trailer Park Boys - The problem is, rather than their intended goal of leaving the player with the same amount of EXP with fewer battles... they forgot to factor money into it, leaving the player permanently poor and unable to afford the standard weapons.
Source: Difficulty by Region - She essentially replaces Celebi in an in-game event, is unable to evolve, has poor stats and a poor moveset, and cannot even be transferred to the Gen V games.
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