VDict - Definition of needy

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needy

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Adjective

demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree

poor enough to need help from others

Noun

needy people collectively
- they try to help the needy

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Synonyms:
destitute impoverished indigent necessitous poverty-stricken

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