destitute

• Décrit une personne extrêmement pauvre, privée des nécessités de base de la vie telles que la nourriture, les vêtements et un logement.

Describes a person who is extremely poor and lacks the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

1. Extremely poorB2formal

   Lacking the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing.

   démuni (extrêmement pauvre)

   • The charity provides food and shelter for destitute families.
   • After losing his job, he became completely destitute.
   • Many people in the region are living in destitute conditions.

   Synonymesbrokeimpecuniousimpoverishedindigentpennilesspoverty-stricken

   Antonymesaffluentprosperousrichwealthy

2. Lacking somethingC1formal

   Completely lacking in a particular quality or thing.

   dépourvu de

   • The report was destitute of any useful information.
   • His speech was destitute of humor or warmth.
   • The landscape was destitute of vegetation.

   Synonymesbarrenbereftdevoidemptylackingvoidwanting

   Antonymesfraughtreplete