the quality or state of being too small in size or amount, or not enough

If you don't weed, fertilize, and prune it will show in the measliness of your crop. 如果你不除草、施肥和修剪，你的作物就会变得贫瘠。

All you do is protest about the measliness of your pocket money! 你只会抱怨你的零花钱太少！