Homeless

Word HOMELESS
Character 8
Hyphenation home less
Pronunciations /ˈhoʊmləs/

Definitions and meanings of "Homeless"

What do we mean by homeless?

Having no home or haven. adjective

People without homes considered as a group. Often used with the. noun

Destitute of a home.

Destitute of a home. adjective

Those people who have no permanent residence, especially those who live outdoors due to poverty; usually used in the definite phrase the homeless. noun plural

Lacking a permanent place of residence. adjective

Someone unfortunate without housing noun

Poor people who unfortunately do not have a home to live in noun

Without nationality or citizenship adjective

Physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security adjective

Lacking a permanent place of residence.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Homeless

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The word "homeless" in example sentences

I would never use the word homeless to describe my lingering feelings for him. ❋ Jennifer Solheim (2011)

Sure, the creators of iCarly do not actually use the term "homeless", but instead feel justified by making fun of "hobos". ❋ Joel John Roberts (2011)

With this war winding down, we have a chance as a nation to banish the word "homeless veteran" from our vocabulary. ❋ Van Jones (2011)

With the war in Iraq finally winding down, we have a chance as a nation to banish the word "homeless veteran" from our vocabulary. ❋ Jeff Reeves (2012)

Even though the word "homeless" suggests the absence of a home is the sole defining characteristic, homelessness is far more complex than the name suggests. ❋ David Henderson (2011)

He says the dynamic is changing, with more of what he termed the "homeless and road warrior-type street youth." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Some long term homeless campers in Waikiki like the idea of homeless safe zones. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The most basic thing we can do to help the homeless is to reach out to them and acknowledge them as fellow human beings. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A charity that leases from private landlords then sub-lets to the homeless is looking to expand amid fears more people could soon be living on the streets ❋ Jill Insley (2010)

So really being homeless is more of a character flaw (extreme hedonism) than mental health crisis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Across Haiti, over a million remain homeless 10 months after the crippling 7.0 earthquake struck. ❋ Erica Liepmann (2010)

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