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indigence

noun

A state of extreme poverty or destitution

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
A2

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Pronunciation

ˈɪndɪd͡ʒəns

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noun

  1. A state of extreme poverty or destitution

    “Their indigence appalled him”

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Example Sentences

Their indigence appalled him
A general state of need exists among the homeless

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