need·y (n  d)adj. need·i·er, need·i·est 1. Being in need; impoverished. See Synonyms at poor. 2. Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree. need i·ly adv.need i·ness n. |
needy
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[needier, neediest] in need of financial support
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| Noun | 1. | needy - needy people collectively; "they try to help the needy" poor, poor people - people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group); "the urban poor need assistance" |
| Adj. | 1. | needy - poor enough to need help from others poor - having little money or few possessions; "deplored the gap between rich and poor countries"; "the proverbial poor artist living in a garret" |
| 2. | needy - demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree demanding - requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill; "found the job very demanding"; "a baby can be so demanding" |
needy
adjective poor, deprived, disadvantaged, impoverished, penniless, destitute, poverty-stricken, underprivileged, indigent, down at heel (informal) impecunious, dirt-poor, on the breadline (informal) << OPPOSITE wealthy
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