indigence

noun
UK: /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/
US: /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/

  1. The state of extreme poverty or destitution.

    1. His indigence was apparent to everyone in the village.
    2. The charity provides food and shelter to those living in indigence.

Synonyms

destitution need penury want poverty

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "indigence" is /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/ in British English and /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indigence": destitution, need, penury, want, poverty.

Example usage of "indigence": "His indigence was apparent to everyone in the village.". More examples on the page.