needy
adjective/ˈniːdi/
Frequency rank: #6,996 most common English word
Meaning
lacking basic necessities; poor and in need of help.
Example sentence
The charity works hard to provide food and shelter for needy families in the community.
Synonyms & related words
- poor
- destitute
- impoverished
- disadvantaged
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