Impecunious
(adjective)
Lacking money or being without funds; poverty-stricken.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word "impecuniosus" meaning "without money".
Examples:
- Many people have fallen into an impecunious state due to the recent economic crisis.
- He lived an impecunious life, constantly struggling to make ends meet.
- Despite his impecunious circumstances, he never lost his hope and optimism.
- Her impecunious background made it difficult for her to pursue higher education.
- An impecunious individual is often faced with many difficulties, such as lack of access to basic necessities and limited opportunities.