IMPECUNIOUSNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

impecuniousness

noun

Definition of impecuniousness

as in poverty

the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions her claims of impecuniousness rang false when we noticed the luxuries she had bought for herself

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Noun

Families with household income up to 400% of the federal poverty level qualify, meaning a family of four earning up to $132,000 a year could apply for the 2026–27 school year.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
His supporters point to other parts of his record, including reductions in poverty and efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of poverty

Noun

Cubs fans generally don’t care about the Sox, so their misery was focused solely on their team’s no-show performance at Petco Park.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
The origin story helps contextualize the misery and self-isolation of Cathy’s later years, as the madam of a Salinas whorehouse.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of misery

Noun

All contemporary, they’re stocked with necessities (from towels to toiletries).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Headphones can be a pricey necessity for music lovers, students and anyone else who loves a great listening experience, but Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event offers plenty of chances to save.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

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