down-and-out (Meaning)
down-and-out (n)
a person who is destitute
down-and-out (s)
lacking resources (or any prospect of resources)
Synonyms & Antonyms of down-and-out
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down-and-out Sentence Examples
- The down-and-out man wandered the streets, searching for a warm place to sleep.
- The down-and-out economy has forced many people into poverty.
- The government is trying to help the down-and-out by providing them with food and shelter.
- The down-and-out gambler lost his last dollar at the casino.
- The down-and-out boxer was knocked out in the first round.
- The down-and-out horse was scratched from the race.
- The down-and-out car was towed away by the police.
- The down-and-out house was condemned by the city.
- The down-and-out neighborhood was filled with crime and poverty.
- The down-and-out person was a reminder of the hardships that many people face.
FAQs About the word down-and-out
a person who is destitute, lacking resources (or any prospect of resources)
weak, feeble, disabled, weakened, frail, enervated, unsubstantial, paralyzed, faint, tender
able-bodied, athletic, stout, husky, athletic, virile, lusty, brawny, lusty, mighty
The down-and-out man wandered the streets, searching for a warm place to sleep.
The down-and-out economy has forced many people into poverty.
The government is trying to help the down-and-out by providing them with food and shelter.
The down-and-out gambler lost his last dollar at the casino.
