Vocabulary Entry

penniless

|adjective • noun

adjective

lacking money; poor.

Example Sentences

"After losing his job, he felt penniless and lost."

"The charity aims to support the penniless in the community."

"She walked through the streets, feeling penniless and hopeless."

noun

Example Sentences

"The city has many penniless who need assistance."

"He volunteered at a shelter that helps penniless individuals."

"Stories of the penniless often highlight their resilience."