adjective
- extremely poor; lacking the basic necessities of life
- completely lacking or devoid of something
Usage: formal
Examples
- The family became destitute after losing their home in the fire.
- Many refugees arrived destitute, carrying only the clothes on their backs.
- The charity helps destitute children find shelter and food.
- After the business failed, he was left completely destitute.
- The region was destitute of natural resources.
- Her argument was destitute of any logical reasoning.
- The old building stood destitute of furniture or decoration.