penniless
pronunciation
How to pronounce penniless in British English:
UK [ˈpeniləs]
How to pronounce penniless in American English:
US [ˈpeniləs]
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- Adjective:
- not having enough money to pay for necessities
Word Origin
- penniless (adj.)
- "destitute," early 14c., penyles, from penny + -less.
Synonym
Example
- 1. He will be penniless and homeless-and unskilled and with a criminal record .
- 2. The remaining family members escaped penniless to finland ( they walked ) .
- 3. His own father is living through the nightmare of a penniless old age .
- 4. They were often penniless , and when their finances improved they left , making way for the next wave of paupers .
- 5. Some characters are helpless and penniless , others are near gods , and every facet of the game 's interface will scream the distinction at you .