destitute
/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/adjective
(followed by the preposition "of") Lacking something; devoid.
Example sentence
- “Sami's arrest left his family destitute.”
Featured as word of the day on December 21, 2026.
Related words
detachedTo take apart from; to take off.destinyThat which is inevitable in the fullness of time.deterTo prevent something from happening.destinationThe place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.deteriorateTo make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.dessertThe last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc.