beggary

/ˈbeɡəri/ BEG-uh-ree

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being destitute, wretched, or poverty-stricken.

“The city’s beggary was a stark reminder of the economic inequality within the nation.”

Synonyms

  • destitution
  • indigence
  • poverty

Antonyms

  • affluence
  • prosperity