destitution | Definition of destitution

Synonyms and Antonyms of destitution

the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions

widespread destitution in Third World countries

Synonyms of destitution

beggary, destituteness, impecuniosity, impecuniousness, impoverishment, indigence, necessity, need, neediness, pauperism, penuriousness, penury, poorness, poverty, want

Words Related to destitution

gutter, misery, woe, wretchedness

emergency, rainy day

austerity, deprivation, privation

bankruptcy, insolvency

belt-tightening, pinching, straitening

Near Antonyms of destitution

luxury, prosperity

Antonyms of destitution

affluence, opulence, richness, wealth, wealthiness