Neediest: meaning, definitions and examples

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neediest

 

[ ˈniːdiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

The term 'neediest' refers to individuals or groups that require the most support or assistance. It often describes people who are emotionally dependent on others and may lack self-sufficiency. These individuals may express a strong desire for companionship or help and can become distressed without it. The connotation is typically negative, as it implies an excess of neediness that can be burdensome to others.

Synonyms

dependent, needy, vulnerable

Examples of usage

  • She felt like the neediest person in the room.
  • His neediest moments came after a breakup.
  • The neediest children in the shelter need our help.

Translations

Translations of the word "neediest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais necessitado

🇮🇳 सबसे जरूरतमंद

🇩🇪 am bedürftigsten

🇮🇩 paling membutuhkan

🇺🇦 найбільш нужденний

🇵🇱 najbardziej potrzebujący

🇯🇵 最も必要な

🇫🇷 le plus nécessiteux

🇪🇸 el más necesitado

🇹🇷 en muhtaç olan

🇰🇷 가장 필요한

🇸🇦 الأكثر احتياجًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce potřebný

🇸🇰 najviac potrebný

🇨🇳 最需要的

🇸🇮 najbolj potreben

🇮🇸 mest þarfandi

🇰🇿 ең мұқтаж

🇬🇪 ყველაზე საჭირო

🇦🇿 ən ehtiyacı olan

🇲🇽 el más necesitado

Etymology

The word 'neediest' is derived from the base word 'need', which comes from Old English 'nēod' meaning 'necessity, want', and also has roots in Proto-Germanic *naudō. The suffix '-iest' is a superlative suffix in English, indicating the highest degree of a quality. As a concept, neediness has evolved over time, becoming associated with both emotional and physical dependencies in human relationships. Over the years, the term has been widely used in psychology and social discussions to address issues of attachment, dependency, and the impacts of lack of support on mental health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,010, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.