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indigentextremely poor; lacking the necessities of life

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: extremely poor; lacking the necessities of life

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/

Korean meaning: 극빈한, 가난한

Korean pronunciation: **인**디전트

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

indigent concept
💡 Concept

An indigent person searches through empty containers for food

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indigent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Though indigent, she stays diligent; though rich, he remains negligent

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪndɪdʒənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪndɪdʒənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootdig
Suffix--ent

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.

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🎵Rhyme

diligentintelligentnegligent
diligent
intelligent
negligent

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📝Examples

The lawyer provided free legal services to indigent clients who couldn't afford representation.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

After buying the latest iPhone, I became so indigent that I had to ask Siri for financial advice.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

impoverisheddestitutepennilessneedypoverty-stricken

Antonyms

wealthyaffluentprosperous

Related

povertydestitutionimpoverishmentpenury