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needy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈniːdi/

needy means: Not having enough money, food, or other things needed to live.

adjective

POORB2

Not having enough money, food, or other things needed to live.

  • We collect clothes for needy families.
  • The charity provides meals for the needy.
  • She donated her savings to help needy children.

Similar words: poor, destitute

Opposites: wealthy, rich

Common phrases: needy families, needy children, help the needy

NEEDING ATTENTIONC1

Wanting frequent attention or support from others because you do not feel sure of yourself.

  • He becomes needy when he feels insecure.
  • My last partner was very needy.
  • She worried that asking for reassurance would make her seem needy.

Similar words: clingy, dependent

Opposites: independent

Common phrases: needy partner, emotionally needy, feel needy

Questions about needy

What does needy mean?

Not having enough money, food, or other things needed to live.

What is needy in other languages?

Türkçe: muhtaç · Español: necesitado · Français: nécessiteux · Deutsch: bedürftig · Italiano: bisognoso · 日本語: 貧しい

How do you pronounce needy?

It is pronounced /ˈniːdi/.

How do you use needy in a sentence?

We collect clothes for needy families. The charity provides meals for the needy.

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