indigent — extremely poor; lacking the necessities of life
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely poor; lacking the necessities of life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/
Example Sentences
- The lawyer provided free legal services to indigent clients who couldn't afford representation.
- My wallet became so indigent after online shopping that even my credit cards filed for bankruptcy.
- The hospital established a special program for indigent patients who needed medical care.
indigent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪndɪdʒənt/]
extremely poor; lacking the necessities of life
The indigent old man warms his hands over a small trash-can fire in the alley.
Digent digs dents for cents — indigent and desperate!
Though indigent, she stays diligent; though rich, he remains negligent
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indigens' meaning 'needy' or 'lacking', derived from 'indigere' meaning 'to need' or 'to want'. The prefix 'in-' means 'not' and 'digere' relates to worthiness or sufficiency.
Breakdown
in- (not) + digent (worthy/sufficient, from Latin dignus) = indigent (not worthy of sufficiency, lacking necessities)
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📝Examples
“The lawyer provided free legal services to indigent clients who couldn't afford representation.”
“My wallet became so indigent after online shopping that even my credit cards filed for bankruptcy.”
“The hospital established a special program for indigent patients who needed medical care.”
“After buying the latest iPhone, I became so indigent that I had to ask Siri for financial advice.”
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