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destitute

[/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/]
adjective
destituto
1. extremely poor and lacking money, food, or other necessities
The destitute family had no shelter for the winter.
A família destituta não tinha abrigo para o inverno.
2. completely lacking or devoid of something (often used with 'of')
He was destitute of any moral principles.
Ele era destituído de qualquer princípio moral.
NYC Slang
broke
Synonyms
impoverishedindigentpennilesspoorneedybankrupt
Antonyms
wealthyrichaffluentprosperouswell-off

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destituto/destituída
standard usage for extremely poor person
São Paulo
miserável
colloquial alternative emphasizing misery
Portugal
destituto/destituída
formal and standard usage
General Brazilian
carente
informal alternative meaning lacking necessities

Related Idioms & Phrases

destitute of hope - sem esperança alguma
destitute of resources - desprovido de recursos
left destitute - deixado na miséria
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