destitution
/ˌdɛstɪˈtuʃən/
noun
- The state of being extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing.
- The family was reduced to destitution after the factory closed.
- The organization aims to lift communities out of destitution through education and job training.
- Destitution is a harsh reality for millions of people around the world.