needier; neediest
1
: not having enough money, food, etc., to live properly : poor
needy families
2
: needing a lot of attention, affection, or emotional support
As a child, she was extremely needy and had no self-confidence.
emotionally needy adults
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“Needy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/needy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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