Penniless

Word PENNILESS
Character 9
Hyphenation pen ni less
Pronunciations /ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/

Definitions and meanings of "Penniless"

What do we mean by penniless?

Entirely without money. adjective

Very poor. adjective

Without a penny; moneyless; poor.

Destitute of money; impecunious; poor. adjective

Not having a penny; utterly impoverished; extremely poor. adjective

Not having enough money to pay for necessities adjective

Lacking even the smallest amount of money.

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The word "penniless" in example sentences

It was natural, therefore, that he should have objected to your father's engagement to what he called a penniless governess. ❋ Unknown (1867)

That's true in a strictly financial sense, but I think most human beings would feel that the work of a man who spends his life inoculating the penniless is worth more than the work of the man who tends to Paris Hilton's little dog. ❋ Unknown (2009)

#20 - I agree that making single mothers homeless and penniless is not the answer. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2008)

Like Donna Elisa, every one in penniless Diamante had decorated along the whole street. ❋ Unknown (1915)

If you’re so smart (cause a tragedy which leaves YOU penniless is SO unlikely to occur – “God can’t touch you, eh?”), why don’t you run for President? ❋ Unknown (2006)

He was what the world calls penniless, having an income from his father just sufficient to keep him like a gentleman. ❋ Unknown (1873)

1492: Jews were given the choice of being baptized as Christians or be banished from Spain. 300,000 left Spain penniless. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Instead of weeping over the sad situation of his "penniless" mistress and showing any signs of contrition for having wronged the man who held the mortgage of seven hundred and fifty dollars on him, James actually ❋ William Still (N/A)

It is hard enough to make a living without having the Kelly’s of the world suddenly decide that they should, can and do make a living off of free work from others yet demand that those that provide them with their income remain penniless. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It added that Jacobs died "penniless" in a London hospice in ❋ Unknown (2011)

"While 'the fixer' to Russian oligarchs and British billionaires claims to be 'penniless' he still has the means to retain some of Britain's finest legal representation." ❋ Unknown (2010)

His lawyer, Michael Reed QC, said at the time that Bain was likely to apply for legal aid to finance his compensation bid, as he was "penniless". ❋ By TIM HUME (2010)

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