indigent
lacking the basic necessities; very poor
Word origin: From Latin indigere, to lack or need.
Indigent in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing indigent in a sentence.
The clinic provides free care for indigent patients who cannot pay.
The clinic was founded to provide care for indigent patients who could not afford private treatment.
Using “indigent” well
Indigent describes a state of severe poverty, lacking basic necessities. Do not confuse it with indignant, which means angry at unfair treatment.
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