down-and-out

adj.	1.	impoverished; - usually implying a state of dejection as well.
	2.	physically weak.
n.	1.	a person who is destitute; as, he tried to help the down-and-out.

Noun	1.	down-and-out - a person who is destitute; "he tried to help the down-and-out"
Adj.	1.	down-and-out - lacking resources (or any prospect of resources)

unsuccessful