impecunious

Speech parts

1. impecunious - Adjective

2. impecunious - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not having money; habitually without money; poor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

penniless poor pinched penurious hard up in straitened circumstances broke ruined deprived bankrupt impoverished bust distressed needy destitute

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Antonyms

many successful rich substantial wealthy fat

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Related terms

pecuniary impecuniosity impecuniousness impecuniously

Examples

He immediately took steps to ally himself with Charles of Anjou, his erstwhile patron's brother and the impecunious French claimant to the Neapolitan throne. Source: Internet

Marshall Field was at first unimpressed by the impecunious Beatty as a future son-in-law, but was persuaded by his heroic reputation, impressive record of promotion and future prospects. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

impeccant impecuniary impecuniosity impecuniously impecuniousness impecunity