B2adjectivesocietymoney
US/ˈniː.di/
UK/ˈniː.di/
not having enough money, food or other basic things; or always wanting attention from others
In context
The charity collects winter clothes for needy families in the north.
The school gives free lunches to children from needy homes.
He felt guilty about being needy and kept asking his friends for reassurance.
Words that go with needy
adjective + noun
- needy familiesVolunteers deliver food to needy families every week.
- needy childrenThe fund helps needy children go to school.
- help the needyThe festival raises money to help the needy.
- needy studentsScholarships are given to needy students.
adverb + adjective
- emotionally needyShe admitted she was emotionally needy after the breakup.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the needy peopleCorrect: needy people