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Meaning of penuriousness
The state of being extremely poor or having a lack of something
Etymology of penuriousness
The word "penuriousness" originates from the Latin word "penuria," meaning poverty or scarcity, and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or condition
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of extreme poverty or lack of resources, and has been in use since the 15th century
Synonyms
poverty
destitution
penury
indigence
neediness
want
lack
insufficiency
scarcity
paucity
meagerness
barrenness
emptiness
dryness
deficiency
shortage
inadequacy
deficiency
insufficientness
scantiness
barrenness
poorness
impecuniosity
beggary
mendicancy
pauperism
pauperization
Definitions
- The quality of being penurious, or having a limited amount of money or resources
- * A state of extreme poverty or destitution
Usage Examples
- The penuriousness of the family made it difficult for them to afford basic necessities
- * The country's penuriousness was exacerbated by the economic crisis
- * The artist's penuriousness inspired her to create works that reflected the struggles of the working class
Antonyms
wealth
affluence
prosperity
richness
opulence
luxury
abundance
plenty
sufficiency
adequacy
amplitude
profusion
extravagance
lavishness
profligacy
wastefulness
squander
excess
surplus