destitute
adjective
UK/ˈdes.tɪ.tʃuːt/
US/ˈdes.tə.tuːt/
Definitions of destitute adjective
Lacking the basic necessities of life, such as money, food, and shelter; extremely poor.
The economic downturn left many families destitute.
After losing his job, he became destitute.
The war left millions displaced and destitute.