Learn why "penniless" is correct and "pennyless" is incorrect.
Incorrect spelling - ""Pennyless"" is a nonstandard spelling.
"pennyless" is a common misspelling of "penniless". Always use "penniless" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Penniless" means having no money at all.
"penniless": "Penniless" means having no money at all.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He was penniless after the loss.
"Correct:" She felt penniless.
"Correct:" Left penniless.
"Correct:" Almost penniless.
"Incorrect:" He was pennyless.
"Incorrect:" She felt pennyless.
A: Penniless.
A: No.
A: Having no money.
A: Nonstandard variant.
Penniless is correct; it means having no money. Pennyless is incorrect.