destitute (Meaning)
destitute (s)
poor enough to need help from others
completely wanting or lacking
destitute (a.)
Forsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; devoid; -- often followed by of.
Not possessing the necessaries of life; in a condition of want; needy; without possessions or resources; very poor.
destitute (v. t.)
To leave destitute; to forsake; to abandon.
To make destitute; to cause to be in want; to deprive; -- followed by of.
To disappoint.
Synonyms & Antonyms of destitute
Synonyms:
- underprivileged
- busted
- cash-strapped
- pinched
- poorish
- down on one's luck
- ruined
- straitened
- short
- hardscrabble
- tapped out
- distressed
- dispossessed
- possessionless
- insolvent
- hand-to-mouth
- reduced
- bust
- unaffluent
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
destitute Sentence Examples
- The war left many families **destitute**, struggling to find food and shelter.
- The economic crisis caused a surge in **destitute** individuals, forcing them to rely on public assistance.
- The once-thriving town had fallen into **destitute** conditions, with abandoned buildings lining the deserted streets.
- The charity provided essential support to the **destitute**, offering food, clothing, and temporary housing.
- The sight of a **destitute** child begging on the street moved many passersby to compassion.
- The government implemented programs aimed at alleviating **destitution** and promoting economic mobility.
- **Destitute** refugees fleeing war often face harsh living conditions and limited access to basic necessities.
- The cycle of poverty can be difficult to break, trapping individuals and families in a state of **destitution** for generations.
- Many historical accounts depict the **destitute** living conditions faced by the working class during the Industrial Revolution.
- Raising awareness about the issue of **destitution** is crucial in garnering support for social programs and fostering a more equitable society.
FAQs About the word destitute
poor enough to need help from others, completely wanting or lackingForsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; d
impoverished, broke, poor, needful, penurious, threadbare, pauperized, famished, out at elbows, necessitous
affluent, affluent, wealthy, rich, monied, moneyed, opulent, monied, well-to-do, fat
The war left many families **destitute**, struggling to find food and shelter.
The economic crisis caused a surge in **destitute** individuals, forcing them to rely on public assistance.
The once-thriving town had fallen into **destitute** conditions, with abandoned buildings lining the deserted streets.
The charity provided essential support to the **destitute**, offering food, clothing, and temporary housing.
