destitute
destitute / completely lacking or devoid of a particular quality, resource, or attribute.
Adjective
This term conveys a sense of absolute deprivation, suggesting a state where survival is threatened due to a total lack of resources. It is more severe than being poor or needy, implying a complete absence of the means to sustain life. When used to describe a lack of a specific quality, it functions as a formal synonym for devoid. In this context, it emphasizes a stark, empty void where something expected or necessary should be present.
Meanings
Adjectivedestitute
Extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, and shelter.
"The charity provides food and shelter for the destitute."
Adjectivecompletely lacking or devoid of a particular quality, resource, or attribute.
[~ in something]
The landscape was utterly destitute in vegetation.