destitution

1 of 1noun

/ˌdɛstɪˈtuʃən/

1

extreme poverty and deprivation of basic necessities

After the war, many families were left in complete destitution.
The charity was founded to help people facing destitution.
Years of drought drove the farming communities to destitution.
He rose from destitution to become a successful entrepreneur.
The film portrayed the harsh realities of urban destitution.