C1 adjective #23,142 most common

needy

UK /ˈniːdi/ | US /ˈniːdi/

In need; poor.

needy in 30 Seconds

  • (adjective) In need; poor.
  • (adjective) Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.
  • (adjective) Needful; necessary.

Meanings

  1. 1
    adjective In need; poor.
  2. 2
    adjective Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.
  3. 3
    adjective Needful; necessary.

Examples

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Antonyms

confident self-sufficient
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