Pronunciation: /ˈdɛstɪˌt(j)ut/
noun a person without the basic necessities of life; someone who is extremely poor
A1 The destitute family relied on donations for food and shelter.
A2 She felt sorry for the destitute man begging on the street.
B1 The charity organization provided assistance to the destitute in the community.
B2 The government implemented policies to help lift destitute individuals out of poverty.
C1 The destitute population in the city was a pressing issue that required immediate attention.
C2 Efforts to address the root causes of destitution were crucial in creating long-term solutions.
adjective lacking the basic necessities of life; extremely poor
A1 The homeless man was destitute and had no place to sleep.
A2 After losing his job, he became destitute and had to rely on food banks for meals.
B1 The refugee families were destitute, living in makeshift shelters with no access to clean water.
B2 The economic crisis left many families destitute, unable to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.
C1 Despite his destitute upbringing, he managed to overcome adversity and build a successful career.
C2 The war-torn country was left destitute, with infrastructure in ruins and a struggling economy.
formal The government provided aid to the destitute families affected by the natural disaster.
informal We need to help out our destitute neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet.
slang It breaks my heart to see people living in such destitute conditions.
figurative The abandoned building stood as a destitute reminder of better days gone by.
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