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Adjectives of Social Human Attributes - Adjectives of Poverty and Failure

Poverty and failure adjectives describe the lack of resources, opportunities, or achievements experienced by individuals or entities.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Social Human Attributes
poor
poor
[Adjective]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

Ex: He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing. 
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homeless
homeless
[Adjective]

not having a permanent residence or shelter

Ex: The homeless family lived in a makeshift tent under the bridge. 
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bankrupt
bankrupt
[Adjective]

(of organizations or people) legally declared as unable to pay their debts to creditors

Ex: After years of financial mismanagement, the business went bankrupt. 
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unsuccessful
unsuccessful
[Adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The unsuccessful job applicant did not receive an offer. 
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broke
broke
[Adjective]

having little or no financial resources

Ex: I'm broke until payday. 
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strapped
strapped
[Adjective]

having a limited amount of something, especially of money

Ex: I can't go out tonight; I'm strapped. 
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disadvantaged
disadvantaged
[Adjective]

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

Ex: The disadvantaged neighborhood lacked access to quality education and healthcare. 
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impoverished
impoverished
[Adjective]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

Ex: The prolonged drought left the once-thriving agricultural community impoverished, with failing crops and diminishing incomes. 
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unfulfilled
unfulfilled
[Adjective]

not achieving one's full potential or desired goals

Ex: He retired early and, looking back, realized he was unfulfilled as he hadn't explored his passion for travel. 
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failed
failed
[Adjective]

not successful in achieving the desired result

Ex: The failed attempt to rescue the hostages led to further complications. 
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underprivileged
underprivileged
[Adjective]

lacking access to essential resources or opportunities that are enjoyed by others, often due to social or economic factors

Ex: The underprivileged children relied on food assistance programs for their meals. 
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destitute
destitute
[Adjective]

extremely poor and lacking basic necessities

Ex: The destitute family relied on charity for their meals. 
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downtrodden
downtrodden
[Adjective]

oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power

Ex: The downtrodden workers protested against unjust working conditions. 
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penniless
penniless
[Adjective]

having no money or financial resources

Ex: She found herself penniless after her business venture failed. 
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indigent
indigent
[Adjective]

extremely poor or in need

Ex: The indigent population relied on government assistance for survival. 
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deprived
deprived
[Adjective]

lacking the basic necessities of life

Ex: The deprived children lacked access to proper nutrition and education. 
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defeated
defeated
[Adjective]

having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle

Ex: Despite their best efforts, the defeated candidate conceded the election. 
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