Penurious (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Not having enough money to pay for necessities.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Hard Up
• Pinched
• Impecunious
• Penniless
• In Straitened Circumstances

Related Words

• Penury (noun)
• Penuriousness (noun)

Meaning ²

Excessively unwilling to spend; "parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses"; "lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Parsimonious

Related Words

• Penuriousness (noun)