needy
playSimple Definition of needy
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: not having enough money, food, etc., to live properly
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: needing a lot of attention, affection, or emotional support
Full Definition of needy
needier
neediest
1 : being in want : poverty-stricken <needy families>
2 : marked by want of affection, attention, or emotional support <emotionally needy>
neediness
nounExamples of needy in a sentence
As a child, she was extremely needy and had no self-confidence.
<those generous souls who regularly give money and donate clothes to help the needy>
12th Century
First Known Use of needy
12th century
NEEDY Defined for Kids
needy
playDefinition of needy for Students
needier
neediest
: very poor
neediness
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