Destitute

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈdÉ›stɪtjuːt/
• GenAm IPA: /ˈdÉ›stɪtuːt/
• Hyphenation: des + ti + tute

Origin

From Latin dēstitūtus.

Full definition of destitute

Adjective

1. Lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.
• Bible, Psalm 141:8In thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.

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