penurious pi-NYOOR-ee-uhs adjective WS #30

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; characterized by extreme frugality or stinginess; unwilling to spend money

1. The penurious family could barely afford basic necessities despite working multiple jobs.
2. His penurious habits led him to reuse tea bags and mend clothes until they fell apart.
3. The penurious old man hoarded every penny, even though he had substantial savings in the bank.
4. Her penurious nature made her reluctant to spend money even on essential medical treatment.
5. Living in penurious conditions, the students survived on ramen noodles and shared textbooks.