How to use needy in a sentence. Poor and not having enough food, clothes, etc. Wanting too much attention and love A charity that helped needy immigrants Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree. If someone is needy, they need a lot of affection or emotional support
She dumped him for being 'too needy' Collins cobuild advanced learner’s dictionary Needy is an adjective meaning poor It can also be used as a noun referring collectively to people who are poor or otherwise in need, as in your donation will help the needy. There are seven meanings listed in oed's entry for the word needy, three of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
In a condition of need or want V.) needy persons collectively (usually prec Needy meaning, definition, what is needy Having very little food or money Definition of needy adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
It's emotionally exhausting to be around her because she's so needy
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