necessitous

/nəˈsɛsədəs/
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Other forms: necessitously

Definitions of necessitous
  1. adjective
    poor enough to need help from others
    synonyms: destitute, impoverished, indigent, needy, poverty-stricken
    poor
    having little money or few possessions
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