Needy: meaning, definitions and examples
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needy
[ ˈniː.di ]
someone in need of help
Needy is used to describe someone who is constantly seeking attention, assistance, or support from others. This person often relies on others for emotional, financial, or physical help.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is always calling and texting me, she's so needy.
- The needy children in the orphanage require constant care and attention.
lacking the necessities of life
Needy can also refer to someone who lacks the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, or clothing. This term is often used in the context of charitable organizations providing aid to those in need.
Synonyms
deprived, poverty-stricken, underprivileged
Examples of usage
- The local charity provides assistance to needy families in the community.
- Many homeless people are considered to be part of the needy population.
Translations
Translations of the word "needy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 necessitado
- carente
- precisando
🇮🇳 जरूरतमंद
🇩🇪 bedürftig
🇮🇩 membutuhkan
🇺🇦 потребуючий
🇵🇱 potrzebujący
🇯🇵 必要とする
🇫🇷 nécessiteux
🇪🇸 necesitado
🇹🇷 muhtaç
🇰🇷 필요한
🇸🇦 محتاج
🇨🇿 potřebný
🇸🇰 potrebný
🇨🇳 需要的
🇸🇮 potreben
🇮🇸 þurfandi
🇰🇿 мұқтаж
🇬🇪 მომთხოვნი
🇦🇿 ehtiyaclı
🇲🇽 necesitado
Word origin
The word 'needy' originated from the Middle English word 'nedi', meaning 'necessitous' or 'needy'. It has been used in English language since the 12th century. The term has evolved to encompass both emotional and material needs, reflecting the complex nature of human dependence and vulnerability.
See also: need, neediness, needle, needlessly, needs, unneeded.