What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Deprivation vs Destitute - What's the difference?

deprivation | destitute |

As a noun deprivation

is (countable) the act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.

As an adjective destitute is

lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.

deprivation

English

Noun

  • (countable) The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.
  • (uncountable) The state of being deprived; privation; loss; want; bereavement.
  • (countable) The taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.
  • lack
    • He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.

    Usage notes

    * Distinguish from (l).

    destitute

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.
  • * Bible, Psalm 141:8
    • In thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute .

    Synonyms

    * See also