destitute
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Extremely poor, lacking the basic necessities of life.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
impoverished
penniless
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The flood left thousands of families _____, with nothing but the clothes they wore."
Answer: destitute
In your own words, what does "destitute" mean?
Extremely poor, lacking the basic necessities of life.
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