destitute
2 antonyms for destitute — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Completely without money or the basic means to live; extremely poor.
Antonyms
How to use destitute
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
left destitute
utterly destitute
destitute of
Etymology
From Latin destitutus, past participle of destituere, "to abandon or forsake".
Full origin of destitute →Frequently asked questions
What does “destitute” mean?
The word “destitute” means completely without money or the basic means to live; extremely poor. In plain terms, left with nothing — usually describing extreme poverty.
How do you pronounce “destitute”?
“Destitute” is pronounced DEHS-tiht-shoot (/ˈdɛstɪtuːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “destitute” in a sentence?
Here is “destitute” used in a sentence: “The flood left thousands of families destitute.”
What part of speech is “destitute”?
“Destitute” is an adjective.
Where does the word “destitute” come from?
The word “destitute” comes from Latin. From Latin destitutus, past participle of destituere, "to abandon or forsake".
How many meanings does “destitute” have?
“Destitute” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completely without money or the basic means to live; extremely poor.
