Definition of Destitute
Destitute
des·ti·tute


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Lacking the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing.

e.g. The homeless man was destitute and in desperate need of assistance.

(adjective)
not having;

e.g. Malls destitute of business and visitors are now called 'haunted malls'.



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