needy

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking essential resources, necessities, or support.

  - "The community was needy after the natural disaster."
  - "Many children in developing countries are needy."
  - "He felt needy for love and attention."

• adjective

  Requiring assistance or aid, particularly in a state of distress.

  - "The homeless man was needy and begged for food."
  - "The injured hiker was needy of medical attention."
  - "She felt needy after her breakup and sought counseling."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈniːdi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

confident , self-sufficient

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with needy
seedie , greedy , weedy , peedy

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Variants

List of all variants of needy that leads to same result
needier , neediest , neediness , needinesses , needy , the needy

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Etymology

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Old English nēdig, from nēdan 'to press, need, require'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'needy' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who is perceived as excessively demanding or dependent.

2. In some cultures, it is considered a virtue to be needy, as it is seen as a sign of humility and dependence on a higher power.

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Related Concepts

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1. poverty: A state of scarcity or lack of resources, particularly financial resources.

2. vulnerability: A state of being exposed to harm or risk.

3. charity: The act of giving money, goods, or services to those in need.

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Culture

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The term 'needy' is often used to describe individuals or communities that require assistance or resources due to poverty, illness, or other hardships. In literature, the concept of neediness is explored in various contexts, such as in the works of Charles Dickens, who portrays the struggles and hardships faced by the needy in Victorian England.

How to Memorize "needy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding out an empty bowl, representing their need for resources or assistance.
   - Imagine a community that has been devastated by a natural disaster, and visualize the need for aid and resources.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'needy' with images of empty shelves, representing a lack of resources.
   - Connect the word 'needy' with feelings of helplessness and vulnerability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'N Eedy Eats Every Apple' to remember the definition of needy as 'lacking essential resources or necessities'.
   - Create a visual image of a person holding out a sign that reads 'I am needy' to help remember the meaning.

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