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bad off adj.
destitute adj.

ADJECTIVE

bad off

Synonyms

WEAK

bankrupt busted destitute dirt poor flat broke impoverished indigent needy poor poverty-stricken

ADJECTIVE

destitute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankrupt exhausted impoverished indigent insolvent needy penniless poor poverty-stricken strapped

WEAK

beggared bereft busted dead broke deficient depleted deprived of devoid of dirt poor divested drained empty flat flat broke impecunious lacking moneyless necessitous on the breadline on the rocks penurious pinched played-out stony stripped totaled wiped-out without

Antonyms

STRONGEST

affluent rich solvent wealthy

WEAK

lucky prosperous secure

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in need of

Details from the Griffith Park merry-go-round, which is in need of refurbishment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Walmart in late August opened its 100th fast-charging station, ideal for shoppers looking to recharge—or road-trippers in need of snacks and a restroom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Lastly, I would make it a joint effort, with the daughter acting as a peer who is also learning and in need of education — not as an overseer.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Credible information was received indicating that many of the cats were sick, malnourished and in need of medical attention,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The Uncle wrapped thick knitted blankets around them and gave them hot tea, although of the three of them, he looked the frailest and in need of a rest.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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