indigent – poor; needy

(Pronounced in-dih-junt)

To remember the definition of the word indigent, use the following mnemonic:

Most people are indifferent, but I think it's urgent (indigent) that we help the poor and needy.

Examples of indigen in a sentence

There were a lot of indigent people in the city.

She liked to help the indigent that lived on the streets.

"Indigent people need our help," the Mayor stated.