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penniless

1 of 1adjective
/ˈpɛnɪlɪs/
1

having no money or financial resources

  • She found herself penniless after her business venture failed.
  • The penniless family relied on food banks to feed their children.
  • After losing his job, he became penniless and struggled to afford even basic necessities.
  • The penniless artist lived in a small studio apartment, barely making ends meet.
  • The penniless immigrant worked hard to build a better life for his family.