Impoverished

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpɑːvrɪʃt/

Impoverished (adjective)

  1. Having little money or resources; very poor.
  2. Lacking in quality, richness, or strength.

Examples

  • The community was impoverished and struggled to access basic needs.
  • Impoverished families often face challenges in education and healthcare.

Common collocations: impoverished area, impoverished community, impoverished family, impoverished imagination, impoverished content

Synonyms of Impoverished

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Impoverished

  • describing financial status
  • indicating abundance of wealth