Difference between Needy and Poor

What is the difference between Needy and Poor?

Needy as an adjective is in need, poor. while Poor as an adjective is with little or no possessions or money.

Needy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: In need, poor.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Collectively, the poor.

Example sentence: You can feel yourself trying too hard, doing too much. Nobody wants to watch somebody when they're needy, and actors are in the unfortunate position of needing to be cast and needing to be liked.

Poor

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: With little or no possessions or money.To be pitied.Of low quality.Of inadequate amount.Deficient in a specified way.Those people as a group who have little or no possessions or money. (see usage notes)

Example sentence: A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.

We hope you now know whether to use Needy or Poor in your sentence.

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