Houseless

Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊsləs/

Definitions of houseless

adjective describing someone who does not have a house or home

Example Sentences

A1 The houseless man slept on a park bench.

A2 She volunteered at a shelter for houseless individuals.

B1 The city council implemented programs to help houseless families find housing.

B2 The nonprofit organization provides support services for houseless veterans.

C1 The documentary shed light on the challenges faced by houseless populations in urban areas.

C2 The government allocated funds to address the issue of houselessness in the community.

Examples of houseless in a Sentence

formal The city council is working on providing more resources for the houseless population.

informal It's heartbreaking to see so many houseless individuals living on the streets.

slang Some people call them 'homeless', but I prefer to use 'houseless'.

figurative In a society obsessed with material possessions, some people feel spiritually houseless.

Grammatical Forms of houseless

• past tense: houselessed
• plural: houselesses
• comparative: more houseless
• superlative: most houseless
• present tense: houseless
• future tense: will be houseless
• perfect tense: have been houseless
• continuous tense: is being houseless
• singular: houseless
• positive degree: houseless
• infinitive: to be houseless
• gerund: being houseless
• participle: houselessing

Origin and Evolution of houseless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'houseless' is derived from the Old English word 'huslēas' which means without a house or homeless.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'houseless' has evolved to refer to individuals who lack a permanent place of residence or shelter, encompassing a broader range of living situations beyond just being without a physical house.