indigent

adjective
UK: /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/
US: /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/

  1. Very poor; lacking basic necessities.

    1. The indigent man asked for food.
    2. Many programs exist to help indigent families obtain housing and medical care.

Synonyms

destitute needy penniless impoverished poor
indigent noun

  1. A very poor person; someone lacking basic necessities.

    1. The charity helps indigents find shelter.
    2. The city provides resources to assist indigents with job searches and housing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "indigent": destitute, needy, penniless, impoverished, poor.

Example usage of "indigent": "The indigent man asked for food.". More examples on the page.