destitute
Destitute (adjective) means Completely without money or the basic means to live; extremely poor. Example: “The flood left thousands of families destitute.”
How to use destitute
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLeft with nothing — usually describing extreme poverty.
Word forms
more destitute comparative, destituted past tense, destitutes singular, most destitute superlative
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Etymology
From Latin destitutus, past participle of destituere, "to abandon or forsake".
Rhymes for destitute
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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.