Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necessitous
Adjective
/nəˈsɛsɪtəs/
Definition
In a state of need or deprivation; lacking the basic necessities of life.
Examples
- Many necessitous families rely on community support to survive.
- The necessitous conditions in the area prompted local charities to step in.
Meaning
The term ‘necessitous’ refers to someone who is poor or in dire need of assistance, often relating to basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
Synonyms
- Impoverished
- Indigent
- Needy
- Destitute
- Deprived
