Destitution (Noun)
Meaning
A state without friends or money or prospects.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She found herself in a state of utter destitution, alone and broke on the streets with no one to turn to.
- After losing his job and going through a breakup, he fell into destitution and struggled to make ends meet.
- The old man lived in a state of quiet destitution, surviving on scraps and handouts in a forgotten corner of the city.
- As a result of his addiction, he was reduced to a state of complete destitution, losing his family, friends, and home.
- Despite his hard work, he faced a bleak future of destitution if he didn't manage to secure a new job or a better-paying opportunity soon.