impoverished
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Even if the regime doesn’t fall, it will be leaderless, impoverished, isolated, besieged, mostly disarmed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
The Senate report tracked at least 25 countries that have received or made deals to take third country nationals as deportees, including remote Uzbekistan and impoverished South Sudan.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
They had not been walked for four weeks before the attack and a dog behaviour expert had described conditions inside Warren's home as "impoverished".
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
She said Warren's dogs were kept in an "impoverished environment" and had not been walked for four weeks before the incident, making them "incredibly frustrated".
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
That "something” is that, according to Daniel H. Sandweiss of the University of Maine, "the incredibly rich ocean off this incredibly impoverished coast was the critical factor.”
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing impoverished
Hamilton
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Unit 2: Pivotal Words and Phrases
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Marigolds"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!