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, disabled, weakened, feeble, frail, faint, unsubstantial, soft, incapacitated, tender
rugged, athletic, rugged, hardy, hardy, stout, stalwart, stout, husky, able-bodied
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.
