DESTITUTE
(adj.sat, adj., verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Destitute.
How to pronounce destitute:
UK
US
Destitute - as an adjective satellite
Poor enough to need help from others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impoverished23indigent10necessitous13needy9poverty-strickenCompletely wanting or lacking
Example: "Writing barren of insight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barren8devoid11free7innocent10Destitute - as an adjective
(followed by the preposition "of") lacking something; devoid
Lacking money; poor, impoverished
Destitute - as a verb
To impoverish; to strip of wealth, resources, etc.
Example Sentences
"He was left destitute after losing his job."
"The war left many families destitute and homeless."
"She grew up in a destitute neighborhood."
"The refugees arrived in the country destitute and seeking help."
"The recent economic crisis has caused people to become destitute."
Word Game Points
Is DESTITUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, destitute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DESTITUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DESTITUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, destitute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDESTITUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DESTITUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, destitute is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESTITUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
