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penniless Synonyms

Another word for penniless

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having no money; very poor.

Usage Example

"After losing his business in the financial crash, the once-prosperous merchant was left completely impecunious."

Strongest
impecunious
destitute
impoverished
broke
indigent
Strong
insolvent
penurious
poor
bankrupt
needy

Opposites of penniless

The opposite of penniless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rich
wealthy
affluent
prosperous
moneyed
opulent
well-off
well-to-do
See all opposites of penniless

• Nearby Words

pennant
pennar
penne
penniless
pennilessness
pennisetum
pennsylvania garter snake

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Penniless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/penniless
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