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Dreary vs Destitute - What's the difference?

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Dreary is a related term of destitute.


As adjectives the difference between dreary and destitute

is that dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling while destitute is lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.

dreary

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • (obsolete) Grievous, dire; appalling.
  • Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
    • It had rained for three days straight, and the dreary weather dragged the townspeople's spirits down.
    Once upon a midnight dreary , while I pondered, weak and weary...
  • * 1818 , , Volume 1, Chapter V:
    • It was on a dreary night of November, that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils.

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    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 .

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