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 | ||