Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
destitute
adjective
/ˈdɛstəˌtjuːt/
Definition
Lacking basic necessities of life such as food, water, and shelter.
Examples
- The charity helps destitute families find housing.
- After losing his job, he found himself in a destitute situation.
- The organization aims to support destitute children in the region.
Meaning
The term destitute describes an extreme state of poverty where individuals are unable to meet even their most essential needs.
Synonyms
- impoverished
- needy
- poor
- indigent
- devoid
