noun
- plural of destituteness; the state or condition of being extremely poor and lacking the necessities of life
Usage: abstract noun; typically used in formal or academic contexts
Examples
- The charity works to alleviate the destitutenesses of families in the region.
- Historical records document the destitutenesses experienced during the Great Depression.
- Social workers address the various destitutenesses affecting homeless populations.
- The novel explores the destitutenesses of characters struggling to survive in the city.
- Government programs aim to reduce the destitutenesses among vulnerable communities.