needy

/ˈniːdi/
adjective
  1. Having very little money or resources; poor.
    • Many needy students receive scholarships to attend college.
    • The government program provides healthcare for the needy.
    • The charity distributes food to needy families every holiday season.
  2. Requiring a lot of attention, affection, or reassurance, often in an excessive way.
    • He became too needy in the relationship, always asking if she loved him.
    • Some people find needy friends exhausting because they constantly seek validation.
    • Her puppy is very needy and whines whenever she leaves the room.
noun
  1. People who are poor or in need (used with 'the').
    • The organization works to help the needy in urban areas.
    • Volunteers serve meals to the needy at the community center.
    • Donations of warm clothing are collected for the needy each winter.
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