Definition of Impoverished

wiped out financially; poor

Examples of Impoverished in a sentence

The impoverished girl knew she did not have enough money to attend college.  🔊

When my parents lost their jobs and became impoverished, the bank foreclosed on our home.  🔊

The impoverished nation lacks medical resources for its citizens.  🔊

Isn’t it ironic that such a large number of impoverished people live in one of the wealthiest countries of the world?  🔊

Because Gerald had an impoverished upbringing, he was shocked by the way his wealthy college friends wasted money.  🔊

The impoverished man could not afford to send his daughter to summer camp.  🔊

After the hurricane, the impoverished country was unable to rebuild all of the schools that were destroyed.  🔊

The billionaire often went about town in rags as though he was an impoverished homeless man.  🔊

Although Helen is not impoverished, she uses coupons because she likes to save money.  🔊

After the stock market crashed, the millionaire found himself impoverished.  🔊

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