English adjective: needy | |||
1. | needy poor enough to need help from others | ||
Synonyms | destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, poverty-stricken | ||
Similar | poor | ||
Antonyms | rich | ||
2. | needy demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree | ||
Similar | demanding | ||
Antonyms | undemanding | ||
English noun: needy | |||
1. | needy (group) needy people collectively | ||
Samples | They try to help the needy. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | poor, poor people | ||