Destitute (adjective)

1. Extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life.
2. Lacking support or resources.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "deserted, forsaken"): from latin destitutus, past participle of destituere, from de- "completely" + statuere "establish, cause to stand".

Examples:

1. Many families in the area were destitute and struggled to find enough food and shelter.
2. The destitute man had been living on the streets for months and was in dire need of assistance.
3. The charity provided food and clothing to destitute families in the area.
4. The destitute villagers had no access to clean water or medical care.
5. The government promised to provide assistance to the destitute and help them rebuild their lives.