needy

need-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Lacking the necessities of life; very poor.

  2. 2.

    Requiring a lot of attention, affection, or emotional support.

Related words

Antonyms: affluent, self-sufficient, wealthy
See also: dependent, need, poor
Synonyms: deprived, impoverished, poor

Etymology

From Middle English nedy, from need + -y (suffix forming adjectives).