penniless

[ˈpeniləs]

penniless Definition

having no money; very poor.

Using penniless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "penniless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After losing his job, he became penniless and homeless.

  • Example

    She was left penniless after her husband's death.

  • Example

    The family was penniless and couldn't afford to pay the rent.

penniless Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with penniless

  • a student who has no money or financial support

    Example

    As a penniless student, she had to work part-time to pay for her tuition.

  • a traveler who has no money or financial support

    Example

    He decided to travel around the world as a penniless traveler, relying on the kindness of strangers.

  • an artist who has no money or financial support

    Example

    As a penniless artist, he struggled to make ends meet, but refused to give up on his passion.

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Summary: penniless in Brief

'Penniless' [ˈpeniləs] is an adjective that describes someone who has no money and is very poor. It is often used to describe people who have lost their jobs or financial support, such as 'After losing his job, he became penniless and homeless.' The term can also be used in phrases like 'penniless student,' 'penniless traveler,' and 'penniless artist,' which describe people who have no financial support in their respective fields.

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