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destitute
UK
/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/
US
/ˈdɛstɪtuːt/
Translations
The destitute family struggled to find shelter.
Нуждающаяся семья изо всех сил пыталась найти приют.
The destitute community received aid from the charity.
Бедствующее сообщество получило помощь от благотворительной организации.
He felt destitute of hope after the incident.
Он чувствовал себя лишённым надежды после инцидента.
Additional translations
Definitions
The destitute family struggled to find a place to sleep each night.
The report was destitute of any useful information.
destitute
pl
UK
/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/
US
/ˈdɛstɪtuːt/
Used mainly with the definite article to denote people lacking the necessities of life.
Definitions
The charity provides food and shelter for the destitute.
destituted
Past Simple
destituted
Past Participle
destituting
Gerund
archaic, rare
Definitions
The conflict destituted many families, leaving them homeless and penniless.
Synonyms