Down and out
adjective
Having no money, no job, and no place to live.
After losing his job, he was down and out for several months.
Often appears as...
- down and out in
- down and out for
adjective
Discouraged and defeated.
She felt down and out after her team lost the match.
Often appears as...
- feel down and out
- look down and out
adjective
Experiencing misfortune or hardship.
The city has many programs to aid down and out individuals.
Often appears as...
- aid down and out
- help down and out
adjective
Having no money, no job, and no place to live.
After losing his job, he was down and out for several months.
Often appears as...
- down and out in
- down and out for
adjective
Discouraged and defeated.
She felt down and out after her team lost the match.
Often appears as...
- feel down and out
- look down and out
adjective
Experiencing misfortune or hardship.
The city has many programs to aid down and out individuals.
Often appears as...
- aid down and out
- help down and out
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Life Troubles
Used when someone's life has hit a low point, often due to external circumstances.
The hurricane left many people down and out, struggling to rebuild their lives.
Pro Tip 2/3Extreme Situation
Emphasizes a severe situation where someone lacks basic resources.
Without a social safety net, illness can leave you down and out.
Pro Tip 3/3Short-term State
Often indicates a temporary, although harsh, period in someone's life.
Though he’s down and out now, he's determined to bounce back.
Pro Tip 1/3Life Troubles
Used when someone's life has hit a low point, often due to external circumstances.
The hurricane left many people down and out, struggling to rebuild their lives.
Pro Tip 2/3Extreme Situation
Emphasizes a severe situation where someone lacks basic resources.
Without a social safety net, illness can leave you down and out.
Pro Tip 3/3Short-term State
Often indicates a temporary, although harsh, period in someone's life.
Though he’s down and out now, he's determined to bounce back.
Pro Tip 1/3Life Troubles
Used when someone's life has hit a low point, often due to external circumstances.
The hurricane left many people down and out, struggling to rebuild their lives.
Pro Tip 2/3Extreme Situation
Emphasizes a severe situation where someone lacks basic resources.
Without a social safety net, illness can leave you down and out.
Pro Tip 3/3Short-term State
Often indicates a temporary, although harsh, period in someone's life.
Though he’s down and out now, he's determined to bounce back.
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