26984 words

needy

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
poor and not having enough food, clothes, etc.:

Examples:

The proceeds from the sale go to help needy people in the area.
2
wanting too much attention and love:

Examples:

Sybil was very insecure and needy.
3
poor people:

Examples:

Let us pray for those who are not so fortunate as ourselves - the sick, the old, and the needy.
4
very poor:

Examples:

There are many needy people in our area.

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