pə̇ˈn(y)u̇rēəs adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin penuriosus, from Latin penuria want, need + -osus -ose
1. : marked by or suffering from penury
actually saved money in these penurious times — R.V.Mills
2. : given to or marked by extreme stinting frugality
as keen on the penny as a penurious weaver — G.D.Brown
Synonyms: see stingy