destituteness

Noun

uncountable

The state or quality of being destitute.

Japanese Meaning

極度の貧困状態 / 必要な生活必需品が欠けた状態

The social worker was moved to tears by the destituteness she encountered in the refugee camp.

そのソーシャルワーカーは、難民キャンプで目の当たりにした困窮ぶりに心を打たれて涙を流した。

Sense（1）

The state or quality of being destitute.