Definitions
- Referring to a state of extreme poverty and lack of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing. - Describing a condition of being without resources or means of support. - Talking about a state of complete impoverishment and helplessness.
- Referring to a state of poverty and hardship, often characterized by a lack of basic needs. - Describing a condition of being extremely poor and needy. - Talking about a state of financial distress and deprivation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of poverty and hardship.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
- 3Both words imply a condition of financial distress and deprivation.
What is the difference?
- 1Extent: Destitution suggests a more extreme level of poverty than indigence.
- 2Connotation: Destitution has a more negative connotation than indigence, implying a state of complete helplessness and hopelessness.
- 3Usage: Indigence is less commonly used than destitution in everyday language.
- 4Formality: Destitution is more formal than indigence, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
Remember this!
Destitution and indigence are synonyms that describe a state of poverty and hardship. However, destitution implies a more extreme level of poverty and has a more negative connotation, suggesting a state of complete helplessness and hopelessness. On the other hand, indigence is less commonly used and has a less severe connotation, but still implies a condition of financial distress and deprivation.
