noun
- the state of being extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life
Examples
- The family lived in complete destitution after losing their home.
- The charity works to help people escape destitution.
- Years of unemployment led to his destitution.
- The refugees faced destitution in the overcrowded camps.
- Government programs aim to reduce destitution in rural areas.
- She witnessed scenes of terrible destitution in the slums.