1. having little or no money; poor
Usage: formal

Examples

• The impecunious student survived on ramen noodles and library snacks.
• Despite his impecunious circumstances, he maintained his dignity.
• The impecunious artist sold paintings on the street corner.
• She helped her impecunious neighbor with groceries.
• The impecunious family relied on community support.
• His impecunious youth taught him the value of money.