B2
needless vs needy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| needlessadjective/ˈniːd.ləs/ | Meaning not necessary, and often causing harm or waste that could be avoided | Goes with needless suffering | Example The accident caused needless delays for hundreds of passengers. |
| needyadjective/ˈniː.di/ | Meaning not having enough money, food or other basic things; or always wanting attention from others | Goes with needy families | Example The charity collects winter clothes for needy families in the north. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She admitted she was emotionally after the breakup.