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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The Kims were considered well-off in North Korea, where international humanitarian organizations estimate more than half the population lives in poverty.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026 -
Meanwhile the share of students with disabilities and kids living in poverty has increased in city schools.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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The show is a propulsive hurricane of misery and cringe, from the violent incident that sets off this series of unfortunate events to the twists and horrors that unfold.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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This includes the psychological impact of months of trauma caused by killings, displacement, and a lack of access to basic necessities.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Musk appears to be boosting an enhanced version of a stance called Universal Basic Income, which calls for a government to provide citizens with enough cash to pay for necessities like rent, food, health and education, with no strings attached.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Impecuniousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impecuniousness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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