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adjective
- 1. extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself: "the charity cares for destitute children" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ˈdestɪtjuːt / us. Add to word list. without money, food, a home, or possessions: During the global economic crisis many people were left destitute. destitution.
1. : lacking something needed or desirable. a lake destitute of fish. 2. : lacking possessions and resources. especially : suffering extreme poverty. a destitute old man. destituteness noun. Did you know? You may be surprised to learn that "destitute" is related to words like "statue," "statute," and even "statistics."
adjective. 1. lacking the means of subsistence; totally impoverished. 2. (postpositive; foll by of) completely lacking; deprived or bereft (of) destitute of words. 3. obsolete. abandoned or deserted. Collins English Dictionary.
When you think of the word destitute, which means poor or lacking other necessities of life, think of someone who is in desperate straits. A very, very tight budget is poor. Living on the streets is destitute.
adjective. uk / ˈdestɪtjuːt / us. Add to word list. without money, food, a home, or possessions: During the global economic crisis many people were left destitute.
adjective. /ˈdestɪtjuːt/ /ˈdestɪtuːt/ without money, food and the other things necessary for life. When he died, his family was left completely destitute. The war left her completely destitute. Want to learn more?
Destitute definition: without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter.. See examples of DESTITUTE used in a sentence.
When someone or something is characterized as destitute, it signifies a condition of utter impoverishment and an inability to meet basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing. This term is typically applied to individuals or communities facing severe economic hardship, homelessness, or a complete lack of resources.
DESTITUTE definition: so poor that you do not have the basic things you need to live, such as food, clothes, or money. Learn more.
adj. 1. (Social Welfare) lacking the means of subsistence; totally impoverished. 2. (foll by: of) completely lacking; deprived or bereft (of): destitute of words. 3. obsolete abandoned or deserted. [C14: from Latin dēstitūtus forsaken, from dēstituere to leave alone, from statuere to place] ˈdestiˌtuteness n.
