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destitute

[ˈdɛstɪtjuːt]

destitute Definition

  • 1without the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing
  • 2extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself

Using destitute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "destitute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The earthquake left many people destitute and homeless.

  • Example

    After losing his job, he became destitute and had to rely on charity.

  • Example

    She was born into a destitute family and struggled to make ends meet.

destitute Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for destitute

Antonyms for destitute

Phrases with destitute

  • to become extremely poor and unable to provide for oneself

    Example

    After the war, many families were reduced to destitution.

  • completely lacking in something

    Example

    The desert is destitute of vegetation.

  • to leave someone without any means of support

    Example

    His father's death left him destitute and alone.

Origins of destitute

from Latin 'destitutus', meaning 'abandoned'

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Summary: destitute in Brief

The term 'destitute' [ˈdɛstɪtjuːt] describes a state of extreme poverty and lack of basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing. It can also refer to a person who lacks the means to provide for themselves. Examples include 'The earthquake left many people destitute and homeless.' and 'After losing his job, he became destitute and had to rely on charity.' Phrases include 'be reduced to destitution,' 'destitute of,' and 'leave someone destitute.'