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destitute

adj
/ˈdɛstɪtʃuːt//ˈdɛstɪtuːt/US

Etymology

From Middle English destitute, destitut, from Latin dēstitūtus.

  1. derived from dēstitūtus
  2. inherited from destitute

Definitions

  1. Lacking something

    Lacking something; devoid.

    • Now, though this region may scarcely be said to be wedded to science, being to all intents a virgin territory as respects the enquirer into natural history, still it is greatly destitute of the treasures of the vegetable kingdom.
    • In thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.

  2. Lacking money, poor, impoverished

    Lacking money, poor, impoverished; especially, extremely so.

    • Near-synonym: penniless

  3. To impoverish

    To impoverish; to strip of wealth, resources, etc.

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