Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penniless
adjective
ˈpɛnɪlɪs
Definition
Lacking money; extremely poor.
Examples
- After losing his job, he found himself penniless and struggling to make ends meet.
- The charity aims to help those who are penniless and in need of assistance.
- She donated her old clothes to a shelter for the penniless.
Meaning
Being penniless means you don’t have any money at all. It refers to a state of financial hardship where a person cannot afford basic necessities.
Synonyms
- destitute
- impoverished
- broke
- poor
- needy
