homeless

see definition of homeless

adjdisplaced

Synonyms for homeless

adj displaced

Antonyms for homeless

settled

impecunious

adjective. poverty-stricken

indigent

adjective. poor

lonely

adjective. feeling friendless, forlorn

Word Origin & History

1610s, from home (n.) + -less. Old English had hamleas, but the modern word probably is a new formation. As a noun meaning "homeless persons," by 1857.

Example Sentences for homeless

They had shrunk past homeless people, lying coiled up in nooks.

There is a movement in Paris, too, to provide for sick and homeless cats as well as dogs.

A homeless, friendless non-entity, picked up off the street.

"You shall not be homeless, Sim, if the worst comes to the worst," he said.

He was, when all is said, an escaped slave, an outlaw in his own land and a homeless outcast in any other.

And are homeless now all round, with no morals, no country, no religion.

I am penniless and helpless; and but for this kind family I should be homeless and friendless.

They are quiet and orderly, as a rule, yet most of them are homeless and hopeless.

It had been meant to save his homeless head from the dangers of the sun.

But while it lasted, the idea had been a thrilling one for a penniless, homeless wanderer.

homeless

Synonyms for homeless

Antonyms for homeless

More words related to homeless

forlorn

impecunious

indigent

lonely

lorn

stranded