Poverty-stricken (adjective)

1. Experiencing extreme poverty or destitution.
2. Severely lacking in resources or financial means.

Origin:

The phrase 'poverty-stricken' is a compound of the words 'poverty' and 'stricken'. the term was first recorded in english in the early 19th century.

Examples:

1. The poverty-stricken community had limited access to basic necessities like food and clean water.
2. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to escape the poverty-stricken life he was born into.
3. The poverty-stricken family was in dire need of assistance to make ends meet.
4. The government has made efforts to improve the lives of the poverty-stricken population.
5. The poverty-stricken area was heavily affected by the recent natural disaster, making it even more difficult for residents to recover.