Destitute

/ˈdɛstəˌtjuːt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Without the basic necessities of life; extremely poor.

The charity was established to help destitute families in the area.

Lacking something that is needed or wanted.

She felt destitute of friendship after moving to the new city.

From Latin 'destitutus', past participle of 'destituere', meaning 'to abandon'.

destitute of

Lacking or devoid of something.

destitute conditions

Living in extreme poverty and hardship.

poverty

The state of being extremely poor.

impoverished

Made poor, especially through loss.

indigent

Lacking the necessities of life.

Broke

I'm totally broke until payday.

Flat broke

I can't go out tonight, I'm flat broke.