Indigently: meaning, definitions and examples

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indigently

 

[ หˆษชndษชdส’ษ™ntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of living

Indigently refers to a way of living that is characterized by poverty or a lack of financial resources. When someone is described as living indigently, it implies that they are struggling to meet their basic needs, often depending on assistance or charity. This term can be used to highlight the dire circumstances faced by individuals or communities that are economically disadvantaged. Living indigently is often associated with hardship and a lack of opportunities, making it a poignant descriptor in discussions about socioeconomic issues.

Synonyms

destitute, impoverished, needy, poor.

Examples of usage

  • He lived indigently, relying on soup kitchens for meals.
  • The charity aimed to support families living indigently.
  • They were forced to move indigently after losing their jobs.

Translations

Translations of the word "indigently" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indigentemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅ€เคฌเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เฅ€ เคคเคฐเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช elend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan cara miskin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nฤ™dznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒงใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indigent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ indigentemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fakirce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋‚œํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ูู‚ูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chudobnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chudobne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดซๅ›ฐๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ revno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกtรฆkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตะนะปั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kasฤฑbcasฤฑna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ indigentemente

Etymology

The word 'indigently' is derived from the Latin term 'indigens,' which means 'lacking' or 'in need.' It is formed from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'digens,' the present participle of 'digere,' which translates as 'to arrange' or 'to have.' In the English language, 'indigent' emerged in the late 15th century, primarily used to describe individuals who are poor or in want of basic necessities. Over time, the term evolved to be associated with a more descriptive understanding of poverty, particularly the kind that is involuntary and marked by the inability to provide for oneself. By the early 20th century, the adverb 'indigently' came into use, signifying the manner in which a person might live in such difficult circumstances. The word carries with it a significant social connotation, often invoked in discussions about welfare, social justice, and the economic disparities present in society.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,683, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.