penurious

[US]/pɪˈnjʊəriəs/
[UK]/pəˈnjʊriəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.extremely poor; impoverished; stingy; miserly

Phrases & Collocations

penurious lifestyle

penurious conditions

penurious individual

penurious environment

penurious circumstances

penurious family

penurious situation

penurious existence

penurious youth

penurious society

Example Sentences

his penurious lifestyle made it difficult to maintain friendships.

she grew up in a penurious household, which shaped her work ethic.

the charity aims to help penurious families in the community.

despite his penurious background, he achieved great success.

living in a penurious environment can lead to innovative solutions.

she was known for her penurious habits, always saving money.

the penurious conditions in the region prompted government intervention.

his penurious nature made him reluctant to spend on luxuries.

many penurious students struggle to afford college tuition.

the penurious state of the library led to a fundraising campaign.

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