destitute
adjectiveLacking the resources needed for basic living, or completely lacking something.
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Lacking the resources needed for basic living, or completely lacking something.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsEntirely lacking a specified quality or thing.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking a clear connection or coherent order.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking harmony or agreement, whether in sound or in ideas.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAwkward or lacking social tact.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA broad statement lacking specific detail.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking a clear plan, method, or orderly arrangement.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking sense, significance, or substance.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking the skills or ability needed to perform a task adequately.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsOut of keeping with the surrounding context or lacking harmony.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking the resources needed for basic living.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking skill or competence.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsNot stable or assured, or lacking confidence about one's position.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking interest, flavor, or vigor.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking strength, solidity, or enough supporting substance.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking energy, distinction, or interest.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking energy or moving with relaxed slowness.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsLacking energy or alertness.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsOrdinary and lacking imagination or distinction.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsOrdinary, practical, or lacking imagination and excitement.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsThe art of effective expression; also language criticized as impressive but lacking substance.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsRude or lacking the courtesy expected in social interaction.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAwkward, coarse, or lacking socially accepted manners.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSimple or lacking refinement, worldly experience, or technical complexity.
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