Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for homeless.
Definitions

homeless

[hohm-lis] / ˈhoʊm lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
displaced; without shelter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
houseless unhoused unsheltered
STRONG
derelict destitute displaced dispossessed down-and-out itinerant outcast vagabond vagrant wandering
WEAK
abandoned banished deported desolate disinherited exiled forlorn forsaken friendless uncared-for unsettled without a roof
Antonyms
STRONG
settled

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The homeless are served entrée, plat, dessert, plus a cheese course and wine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Another Harrogate-based charity, Lifeline, which helps to provide housing to homeless and vulnerable people, has been working with Essential Needs to furnish accommodation.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Two families have been left homeless after a large tree fell and crashed into their houses after Storm Dave brought heavy winds to the region.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The spike exceeded California’s homeless student rate, which rose by 16% for the same school year from 246,480 to 286,853.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

While we stood outside, waiting for our Uber home, a homeless man wandered up to us.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Vocabulary lists containing homeless

"Help for Haiti" and "On Shaky Ground"

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!