indigence | Definition of indigence

Synonyms and Antonyms of indigence

the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions

there are various state and federal programs to help relieve indigence

Synonyms of indigence

beggary, destituteness, destitution, impecuniosity, impecuniousness, impoverishment, necessity, need, neediness, pauperism, penuriousness, penury, poorness, poverty, want

Words Related to indigence

gutter, misery, woe, wretchedness

emergency, rainy day

austerity, deprivation, privation

bankruptcy, insolvency

belt-tightening, pinching, straitening

Near Antonyms of indigence

luxury, prosperity

Antonyms of indigence

affluence, opulence, richness, wealth, wealthiness