Synonyms for

Destitute

Verb / ˈdestʌˌtu:t / Another word for destitute — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Without the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, or money.

Synonyms & similar words

necessitous povertystricken impoverished free needy innocent devoid barren indigent poor needy deprived impoverished bankrupt penniless broke destitute impecunious indigent insolvent beggarly penniless poverty-stricken wanting penurious strapped bare devoid

Example sentences

  1. 1. The family was so destitute that they had to rely on food banks to survive.
  2. 2. The hurricane left many people destitute, without homes or belongings.
  3. 3. The old man on the street corner was destitute and begging for money.
  4. 4. She felt destitute after losing her job and having to sell her car.
  5. 5. The refugees were destitute and in need of assistance.

Quotes

  • 1. "Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come."
  • "If thou hast a sorrow, tell it not to the arrow, tell it to thy sorrow, for the arrow will leave thee sorrow, but thy sorrow will remain with thee."
  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

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