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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: Unforunately , the poor elderly couple relied on government assistance to cover their expenses .
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homeless
homeless
[Adjective]

not having a permanent residence or shelter

Ex: The nonprofit organization worked tirelessly to find housing for homeless youth .
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bankrupt
bankrupt
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The bankrupt individual sought financial counseling to manage their debts .
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unsuccessful
unsuccessful
[Adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The experiment was deemed unsuccessful due to unforeseen complications .
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broke
broke
[Adjective]

having little or no financial resources

Ex: We're broke this month because of the rent.
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strapped
strapped
[Adjective]

having a limited amount of something, especially of money

Ex: We 're strapped this month because of the rent .
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disadvantaged
disadvantaged
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Growing up in a disadvantaged area , she faced limited opportunities for advancement .
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impoverished
impoverished
[Adjective]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

Ex: The elderly couple , living on a fixed income , became increasingly impoverished as the cost of living rose .
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unfulfilled
unfulfilled
[Adjective]

not achieving one's full potential or desired goals

Ex: Despite his academic achievements , he felt unfulfilled and yearned for deeper meaning in his life .
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failed
failed
[Adjective]

not successful in achieving the desired result

Ex: The failed attempt to fix the leaky roof resulted in water damage to the house .
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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: Growing up underprivileged, he faced numerous obstacles in pursuing his dreams .
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destitute
destitute
[Adjective]

extremely poor and lacking basic necessities

Ex: Without family support , the orphaned children were destitute and in need of care .
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downtrodden
downtrodden
[Adjective]

oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power

Ex: The novel tells the story of the downtrodden protagonist who rises against adversity .
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penniless
penniless
[Adjective]

having no money or financial resources

Ex: The penniless immigrant worked hard to build a better life for his family .
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indigent
indigent
[Adjective]

extremely poor or in need

Ex: The nonprofit organization aimed to provide support and resources for the indigent community.
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deprived
deprived
[Adjective]

lacking the basic necessities of life

Ex: Despite living in a deprived area , he remained determined to break the cycle of poverty .
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defeated
defeated
[Adjective]

having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle

Ex: The defeated proposal failed to gain support from the board members .
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