penniless
adjective
without any money whatsoever; totally impoverished; destitute.
pennilessness
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a word derived from
penniless.
Example Sentences
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I’d spent an hour moaning over my latte about my state of pennilessness when my friend interrupted to ask whether I planned on entering my book in the new Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript award.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 4, 2013
She had wanted to wear her sister’s elaborate wedding dress, but their pennilessness called for something less formal.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
She had few relatives, and none of them had any intention of burdening themselves with her pennilessness.
From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by C. D. (Charles D.) Williams
And she could weigh against that the absolute pennilessness of her baronet-son.
From The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
My efforts are utterly vain; I suppose the prospect of pennilessness is itself a hindrance; the fear haunts me.
From New Grub Street by George Gissing
