charity case
Someone requiring assistance
A charity case is someone who receives help or support because they cannot provide for themselves, originally referring to people assisted by charitable organizations.
The term has taken on a dismissive or pitying connotation, often used to describe someone perceived as helpless or overly dependent on others' generosity.
I don't want to be treated like a charity case.
Calling someone a charity case can feel insulting, implying they are pathetic or incapable rather than simply in need.
- almsgivingGiving to the needy
- handoutFree distribution to recipients
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
asking for help · social stigma · generosity · labeling · marginalization · pity · nonprofit · compassion · classism · stereotyping · patronizing · government aid · humanitarianism · bleeding heart · altruism · benevolence · disability · beneficiary
- unfortunatesvictims, unfortunate, wretch, poor soul, lost soul
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Person who earned fortune independently
wealthy · rich · affluent · self-sufficient · independently wealthy
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One who gives aid
philanthropist · patron · donor · self-made man · self-made woman
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One who gives aid
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