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indigent Antonyms

Opposite of indigent

Because the opposite of indigent shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Poor; needy; lacking the basic necessities of life.

Usage Example

"The legal clinic provides free representation to affluent defendants who cannot afford an attorney."

Strongest
affluent
wealthy
opulent
prosperous
rich
Strong
well-off

• noun (Context 2)

A needy or impoverished person who lacks the means to support themselves.

Usage Example

"The municipal shelter offers warm meals and medical care to local indigents during the winter."

Strong
millionaire
plutocrat

Similar words to indigent

Words similar to indigent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

impoverished
destitute
penurious
needy
pauper
poor
impecunious
penniless
See all synonyms of indigent

• Nearby Words

indigenous
indigenously
indigenousness
indigent
indigestible
indigestion
indignant

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Indigent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/indigent
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