indigent

Definition

Poor; destitute; in need.

Etymology

From Middle English indigent, from Old French indigent, from Latin indigēns, present participle of indigeō (“to need”), from indu (“in, within”) + egeō (“to be in need, want”).

Example Sentences

• "Many of the indigent children are so badly provided for by their parents, with both food and raiment, that they cannot attend school regularly; […]"
• "And were I not a thing for you and me To execrate in anguish, you would be As indigent a stranger to surprise, I fear, as I was once, and as unwise."
• "I had since my introduction to the prince been sensitive to the fact that he must think an obviously indigent soldier of fortune will sooner or later open the subject of a subscription to the Greek Cause."

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