destitute

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛstɪtuːt/

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• Hyphenation: des‧ti‧tute

Adjective

Positive destitute

Comparative more destitute

Superlative most destitute

1. A destitute person does not have money to take care of themselves.
   • Synonym: poor