Definition of destitute

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Destitute (a.) Not possessing the necessaries of life; in a condition of want; needy; without possessions or resources; very poor.

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Destitute :: Destitute (v. t.) To make destitute; to cause to be in want; to deprive; -- followed by of.
Empty :: Empty (superl.) Destitute of effect, sincerity, or sense; -- said of language; as, empty words, or threats..
Penniless :: Penniless (a.) Destitute of money; impecunious; poor.
Meagre :: Meagre (a.) Destitute of richness, fertility, strength, or the like; defective in quantity, or poor in quality; poor; barren; scanty in ideas; wanting strength of diction or affluence of imagery..
Black :: Black (a.) Destitute of light, or incapable of reflecting it; of the color of soot or coal; of the darkest or a very dark color, the opposite of white; characterized by such a color; as, black cloth; black hair or eyes..
Poor :: Poor (superl.) Destitute of such qualities as are desirable, or might naturally be expected.
Monera :: Monera (n. pl.) The lowest division of rhizopods, including those which resemble the amoebas, but are destitute of a nucleus..
Exsanguious :: Exsanguious (a.) Destitute of blood.
Pusillanimous :: Pusillanimous (a.) Destitute of a manly or courageous strength and firmness of mind; of weak spirit; mean-spirited; spiritless; cowardly; -- said of persons, as, a pussillanimous prince..
Destitution :: Destitution (n.) The state of being deprived of anything; the state or condition of being destitute, needy, or without resources; deficiency; lack; extreme poverty; utter want; as, the inundation caused general destitution..
Wineless :: Wineless (a.) destitute of wine; as, wineless life..
Mean :: Mean (superl.) Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble.
Powerless :: Powerless (a.) Destitute of power, force, or energy; weak; impotent; not able to produce any effect..
Empty :: Empty (superl.) Destitute of reality, or real existence; unsubstantial; as, empty dreams..
Zamouse :: Zamouse (n.) A West African buffalo (Bubalus brachyceros) having short horns depressed at the base, and large ears fringed internally with three rows of long hairs. It is destitute of a dewlap. Called also short-horned buffalo, and bush cow..
Privation :: Privation (n.) The state of being deprived or destitute of something, especially of something required or desired; destitution; need; as, to undergo severe privations..
Gaudless :: Gaudless (a.) Destitute of ornament.
Flameless :: Flameless (a.) Destitute of flame.
Country :: Country (a.) Destitute of refinement; rude; unpolished; rustic; not urbane; as, country manners..
Lean :: Lean (v. i.) Wanting flesh; destitute of or deficient in fat; not plump; meager; thin; lank; as, a lean body; a lean cattle..
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