How to use needy in a sentence. Impoverished, poor, broke, indigent, destitute, needful, deprived, impecunious If someone is needy, they need a lot of affection or emotional support
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She dumped him for being 'too needy'
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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. A charity that helped needy immigrants Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree.
You don't want to seem needy, but you're feeling more and more neglected and sometimes ignored completely. 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. It's emotionally exhausting to be around her because she's so needy
Having or showing a need for affection, emotional support, etc
Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree Desiring constant affirmation, lacking in self confidence It's emotionally exhausting to be around her because she's so needy.
