What does poverty-stricken mean?
Poverty-stricken means Very poor..
Poverty-stricken
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Very poor..
Example Sentences
The small village was poverty-stricken, with many families struggling to afford even basic necessities like food and water.
Synonyms for poverty-stricken
Antonyms for poverty-stricken
Related Words
Word Forms
- more poverty-stricken
- most poverty-stricken
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for poverty-stricken?
Common synonyms include almsless, arm, badly off, bankrupt.
What is the opposite of poverty-stricken?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use poverty-stricken in a sentence?
The small village was poverty-stricken, with many families struggling to afford even basic necessities like food and water.
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