Possessionlessness refers to a state of not having any material possessions or belongings. Synonyms for this word include destitution, pauperism, impoverishment, homelessness, pennilessness, indigence, and neediness. Each of these synonyms has a slightly different connotation, with destitution implying extreme poverty, pennilessness referring to a lack of money or resources, and homelessness meaning the absence of a permanent place to live. Indigence carries a sense of hardship and deprivation, while pauperism connotes a state of lifelong dependency on charity. In contrast, possessionlessness can also be viewed positively, as a state of simplicity and freedom from materialistic pursuits.