Of things, places, conditions, etc.: afflicted or characterized by poverty. Also: indicative of poverty, as by being worn or shabby.

Of modes of living, diet, etc.: Involving hardship or privation; severely regulated. Obsolete.

Scottish. Poor; (also) of or relating to paupers.

Of circumstances, etc.: characterized by poverty or need.

Characterized by necessity or poverty.

figurative. Characterized by shabbiness, disrepair, neglect, or destitution; having a shabby or run-down appearance.