CEFR C1

penurious

adjective

Meaning

Extremely poor; lacking sufficient means for survival.

Examples

The charity provides aid to penurious families in the region.
He lived a penurious existence, often relying on the kindness of strangers.

Synonyms: poor, needy, impoverished, destitute

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penurious (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

Definition

Extremely poor; lacking sufficient means for survival.

Examples

The charity provides aid to penurious families in the region.
He lived a penurious existence, often relying on the kindness of strangers.
Despite his penurious background, he was determined to get an education.

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