needy

[US]/ˈniːdi/
[UK]/ˈniːdi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking the necessities of life; poor; living in poverty.

Phrases & Collocations

needy children

support the needy

needy families

needy student

Example Sentences

provide assistance to the needy

support for the needy

donate to the needy

aid for the needy

Real-world Examples

David dedicated his life to helping the needy.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

And needy and pathetic and... kinda hilarious.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

He launched his work to feed the needy with a handful of other retired people.

Source: VOA Special English: World

And the study perhaps labeled these kids as needy. There are many differences.

Source: Harvard University's "The Science of Happiness" course.

I thank those who are serving the needy during the season and throughout the year.

Source: Listening Digest

Our approach is not necessarily to help the needy; that is not what we do.

Source: VOA Standard October 2015 Collection

Luke Mickelson built free bunk beds for needy kids.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2019 Collection

Soup kitchens serve meals to the needy.

Source: VOA Slow English - Business

Now it has retooled things to connect the needy with delivery drivers during the Covid 19 crisis.

Source: VOA Daily Standard June 2020 Collection

The truth is that most writers are needy.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now