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    needy
    /ˈniːdi/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person) lacking the necessities of life; very poor: "needy and elderly people"
    • 2. (of a person) needing emotional support; insecure.

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    Learn the meaning of needy as an adjective or a noun, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for needy, and explore the examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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    Learn the meaning of needy as an adjective for being in want of something, especially money or affection. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of needy.

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    in a condition of need or want; extremely poor and not having the basic necessities: If your car is serviceable, it will be repaired and donated to a needy family. having or exhibiting an excessive emotional need, as for attention, intimacy, or reassurance: As he became more competent and less needy, his interpersonal relationships improved.

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    Learn the meaning of needy as an adjective or a noun, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for needy, and explore the translations in other languages.

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    People who are needy don't have enough of life's necessities, like money, food, water, education, or shelter. Many charities collect money that helps needy people. Truly needy people go without food or warmth, for example, and often need help from others.

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    Needy means being in need of practical or emotional support, or being poor and destitute. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word needy in different languages and contexts.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNEEDY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of 'needy' as an adjective to describe people who lack basic necessities or emotional support. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency of 'needy' in British and American English.