Penuriousness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state of lacking money.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The penuriousness of the family made it difficult for them to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.
- Her penuriousness led her to live in a small apartment and rely on public transportation.
- The penuriousness of the community was evident in the rundown buildings and lack of local businesses.
- After losing his job, he struggled with penuriousness and had to rely on the support of his family.
- The penuriousness of her childhood had taught her to be frugal and resourceful with her finances.
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Meaning 2
A disposition to be niggardly with money.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.