Penuriousness is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being extremely lacking in money, resources, or material wealth. It describes an individual's or organization's condition of extreme poverty, characterized by an acute scarcity of financial means and an inability to comfortably meet basic needs or maintain a minimum standard of living.
The term encompasses a sense of deprivation, destitution, or extreme frugality, often denoting the inability to afford even the most essential necessities. It suggests a condition where one constantly struggles to make ends meet, living on the brink of abject poverty with limited or no access to financial stability. Individuals experiencing penuriousness may find it difficult to adequately provide for themselves and their dependents, often facing significant hardships and substantial economic constraints.
Penuriousness can manifest in various forms, such as inadequate housing, inadequate nutrition, limited access to healthcare and education, and a lack of resources to pursue meaningful livelihoods. It is a state that is often marked by feelings of helplessness, frustration, and despair.
This term may also be used metaphorically to describe a scarcity or shortage of non-material resources, such as ideas, creativity, or intellectual stimulation, emphasizing a sense of barrenness or paucity in those areas.
