needy vs destitute
destitute vs needyneedy is a noun but destitute is not a noun.
needy and destitute both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| needy | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| destitute | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
needy and destitute
are synonyms defined as:
- needy and destitute: poor enough to need help from others
| needy (noun) | destitute (noun) |
|---|---|
| needy people collectively |
| needy (adjective) | destitute (adjective) |
|---|---|
| demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree | completely wanting or lacking |
| poor enough to need help from others | poor enough to need help from others |
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