Definition of destitute

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of destitute is as below...

Destitute (a.) Forsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; devoid; -- often followed by of..

Lern More About Destitute

Empty :: Empty (superl.) Destitute of effect, sincerity, or sense; -- said of language; as, empty words, or threats..
Bare :: Bare (a.) Destitute; indigent; empty; unfurnished or scantily furnished; -- used with of (rarely with in) before the thing wanting or taken away; as, a room bare of furniture..
Thornless :: Thornless (a.) Destitute of, or free from, thorns..
Mean :: Mean (superl.) Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble.
Curdless :: Curdless (a.) Destitute of curd.
Pastureless :: Pastureless (a.) Destitute of pasture.
Ruleless :: Ruleless (a.) Destitute of rule; lawless.
Wantwit :: Wantwit (n.) One destitute of wit or sense; a blockhead; a fool.
Hazeless :: Hazeless (a.) Destitute of haze.
Asiphonate :: Asiphonate (a.) Destitute of a siphon or breathing tube; -- said of many bivalve shells.
Idealess :: Idealess (a.) Destitute of an idea.
Unheired :: Unheired (a.) Destitute of an heir.
Marrowless :: Marrowless (a.) Destitute of marrow.
Lightless :: Lightless (a.) Destitute of light; dark.
Apellous :: Apellous (a.) Destitute of skin.
Poor :: Poor (superl.) Destitute of beauty, fitness, or merit; as, a poor discourse; a poor picture..
Songless :: Songless (a.) Destitute of the power of song; without song; as, songless birds; songless woods..
Pseudoscorpiones :: Pseudoscorpiones (n. pl.) An order of Arachnoidea having the palpi terminated by large claws, as in the scorpions, but destitute of a caudal sting; the false scorpions. Called also Pseudoscorpii, and Pseudoscorpionina. See Illust. of Book scorpion, under Book..
Witless :: Witless (a.) Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment..
Nerveless :: Nerveless (a.) Destitute of nerves.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us