poverty

15 synonyms and 9 antonyms for poverty, ranked by how commonly they're used.

Noun — The state of being poor; lacking enough money to meet basic needs.

Synonyms for poverty

beggary brokeness destitution impecuniosity impecuniousness indigence mendicancy mendicity misery neediness pauperism penury privation reduced circumstances straitened circumstances

abundance decadence lap of luxury luxury riches richness wanting for nothing wealth wealthiness