The church was a safe haven for the destitute paupers.

The worst solitude is to be destitute of sincere friendship.

He is destitute of experiences.

Sami's arrest left his family destitute.

Daphnis could not find fault with her advice, but being quite destitute of the means which might insure success to his suit, he burst into tears, as most poor lovers usually do; and then he again invoked the assistance of the Nymphs.

Khadija said "Never! By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you. You keep good relations with your kith and kin, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones.