Indigence (Noun)
Meaning
A state of extreme poverty or destitution; "their indigence appalled him"; "a general state of need exists among the homeless".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The government's inaction has plunged thousands of families into abject indigence.
- The images of refugees fleeing their homes in search of help highlighted the desperate indigence of war-torn countries.
- Local charities reported a surge in requests for assistance as many families faced unforeseen indigence due to job losses and reduced income.
- Growing up, John's family struggled with indigence, often relying on government aid to get by.
- Despite the country's prosperous economy, pockets of urban indigence persisted, with many residents unable to afford basic necessities.