destitute
/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/adjective
Extremely poor, without money, food, shelter, or other basic things needed to live.
Example sentences
- “The fire left dozens of families destitute.”
- “The charity provides meals for destitute families in the city.”
- “He arrived in the country destitute, with only one suitcase.”
Stronger than 'poor' or 'broke': it means lacking even the basics. It often follows 'left': the war left millions destitute.