needy — lacking the necessities of life; very poor
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking the necessities of life; very poor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈniːdi/
Korean meaning: 생활필수품이 부족한, 매우 가난한
Korean pronunciation: **니**디
Example Sentences
- My boyfriend is so needy that he texts me every five minutes asking 'What are you doing?'
- The government provides assistance to needy students through scholarships.
- She's too needy in relationships - she wants to know where her partner is 24/7.
needy
ADJECTIVE//ˈniːdi//
lacking the necessities of life; very poor
A needy family receives food assistance at the community center
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
The greedy rush speedy past the needy!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'neod' meaning 'necessity' or 'want', combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. The word evolved to describe someone who lacks basic necessities or requires help.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝Examples
“My boyfriend is so needy that he texts me every five minutes asking 'What are you doing?'”
“The government provides assistance to needy students through scholarships.”
“She's too needy in relationships - she wants to know where her partner is 24/7.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free