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    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    destitute of:
    Lacking or devoid of something.
    destitute conditions:
    Living in extreme poverty and hardship.

    Related Words

    poverty
    The state of being extremely poor.
    impoverished
    Made poor, especially through loss.
    indigent
    Lacking the necessities of life.

    Slang Meanings

    Broke
    I'm totally broke until payday.
    Flat broke
    I can't go out tonight, I'm flat broke.