What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
impecunious
Example
The impecunious family struggled to pay their bills each month. [impecunious: adjective]
Example
After losing his job, he found himself in an impecunious situation. [impecunious: noun]
poor
Example
The poor family could not afford to buy new clothes for their children. [poor: adjective]
Example
Many people in the world live in poor conditions due to lack of resources. [poor: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Poor is a more common word than impecunious and is used more frequently in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between impecunious and poor?
Impecunious is a more formal word than poor and is typically used in more formal contexts such as legal or financial documents.
