Word Meaning

destitute definition and meaning

a. Forsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; devoid; -- often followed by of.
a. Not possessing the necessaries of life; in a condition of want; needy; without possessions or resources; very poor.
v. t. To leave destitute; to forsake; to abandon.
v. t. To make destitute; to cause to be in want; to deprive; -- followed by of.
v. t. To disappoint.

Crossword clues for destitute

- Extremely poor
- Impoverished institute drops in for top dean’s final advice
- On the breadline
- Penniless