# indigent vs indignant

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### indigent
*adjective · IPA /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ · frequency rank #42,709*
Poor; destitute; in need.

### indignant
*adjective · IPA /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ · frequency rank #34,539*
Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

## Source
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