Penurious

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What Does Penurious Mean?

  • 贫困的
  • 节俭的
  • 缺乏的

Penurious Pronunciation

/pəˈnjʊəriəs/

Penurious Definition

adjective

Definition

extremely poor; poverty-stricken.

In ZH

极度贫穷的；受贫困困扰的。

How to Use Penurious in a Sentence

  • The penurious family struggled to make ends meet.
  • His penurious lifestyle forced him to live in a small apartment.
  • She felt penurious in comparison to her wealthy friends.
  • They were known for their penurious ways, always looking for a bargain.
  • The penurious students often relied on food banks.
adjective

Definition

stingy or miserly; unwilling to spend money.

In ZH

吝啬的；不愿意花钱的。

How to Use Penurious in a Sentence

  • His penurious attitude meant he never treated anyone to dinner.
  • The penurious businessman refused to invest in new technology.
  • Living in a penurious state, he avoided all unnecessary expenses.
  • She had a penurious approach to budgeting her finances.
  • The penurious nature of the town's leaders led to a lack of development.

Synonyms for Penurious