the destitute

noun
UK: /ˌðə ˈdestɪtjuːt/
US: /ˌðə ˈdestɪtuːt/

  1. People who have no money, food, home, or other basic things needed for life

    1. We give food to the destitute.
    2. The charity provides shelter and support for the destitute in our city.

Synonyms

the needy the poor

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "the destitute" is /ˌðə ˈdestɪtjuːt/ in British English and /ˌðə ˈdestɪtuːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the destitute": the needy, the poor.

Example usage of "the destitute": "We give food to the destitute.". More examples on the page.