Definition of Destitute

1. Adjective. Poor enough to need help from others.

Exact synonyms: Impoverished, Indigent, Necessitous, Needy, Poverty-stricken
Similar to: Poor
Derivative terms: Indigence, Necessity, Need, Neediness

2. Adjective. Completely wanting or lacking. "The sentence was devoid of meaning"
Exact synonyms: Barren, Devoid, Free, Innocent
Similar to: Nonexistent

Definition of Destitute

1. a. Forsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; devoid; -- often followed by of.

2. v. t. To leave destitute; to forsake; to abandon.

Definition of Destitute

1. Adjective. Lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Destitute

1. [v -TUTED, -TUTING, -TUTES]

Medical Definition of Destitute

1. 1. To leave destitute; to forsake; to abandon. "To forsake or destitute a plantation." (Bacon) 2. To make destitute; to cause to be in want; to deprive; followed by of. "Destituted of all honor and livings." (Holinshed) 3. To disappoint. "When his expectation is destituted." (Fotherby) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Destitute

destinate
destinating
destination
destinationless
destinations
destine
destined
destines
destinies
destining
destinist
destinists
destiny
destinyless
destituent
destitute (current term)
destitute of(p)
destituted
destitutely
destituteness
destitutenesses
destitutes
destituting
destitution
destitutions
destock
destocking
destratification
destratifications
destratificator

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