destitute
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/ˈdestɪtuːt/
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/ˈdestɪtjuːt/
having no money, food, or other basic things needed to live
After losing his job, he became destitute and had to rely on charity.
people who have no money or resources
The charity aims to help the destitute in our community.
lacking something
The destitute area lacked basic facilities like clean water and electricity.