Needy - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈniːdɪ|  American pronunciation of the word needy
Brit.  |ˈniːdɪ|  British pronunciation of the word needy

noun

- needy people collectively
they try to help the needy

adjective

- poor enough to need help from others (syn: destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, poverty-stricken)
- demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree

Extra examples

As a child, she was extremely needy and had no self-confidence.

...those generous souls who regularly give money and donate clothes to help the needy...

The charity supports needy families.

The group collects food and clothing for distribution to needy families.

...the contemptible thieves who stole the Christmas gifts intended for needy children...

...a social philosopher who discountenanced all programs for helping the needy, claiming that society should encourage survival of the fittest...

...sterile couples sometimes choose to adopt needy children...

...an uncharitable couple who wouldn't even donate food to needy families at Thanksgiving...

Charity workers must constantly raise more cash (=collect more money) for the needy.

Sickness or ill fortune could reduce you to a needy situation.

They are raising funds to help needy youngsters.

The organization has proved to be a lifeline for thousands of needy families.

He also worked on a bazaar to raise funds for needy students.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: needier
superlative: neediest
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