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needy

adjective noun

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

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
N
Ends with
Y
Contains
EE
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈniːdi

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree

adjective

  1. Poor enough to need help from others

noun

  1. Needy people collectively

    “They try to help the needy”

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Example Sentences

They try to help the needy

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