NEEDY Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

needy

adjective

ˈnē-dē

Definition of needy

as in impoverished

lacking money or material possessions those generous souls who regularly give money and donate clothes to help the needy

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Recent Examples of needy The Dolphins, resting their talent-needy starting defense, fought with backups that will provide substandard depth this season. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The problem is there’s probably too much good film on Daniels in a QB-needy league to attempt to successfully sneak him through waivers. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 His letters bring him rushing onto the page—needy and self-mocking, jealous yet helplessly in love. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 The charity was created to connect needy families to churches and other community groups to help move them off of government assistance. — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for needy

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The impoverished Reds work as slave labor in the mines of Mars, while the super-strong Golds rule the solar system and war on each other.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors accuse him of participating in schemes to divert hundreds of millions of dollars from Venezuelan government programs intended to provide housing, food and other necessities to the country’s impoverished population.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of impoverished

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Disease that has spread to those organs is associated with poorer treatment outcomes.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
They were frustrated with teacher shortages and poor conditions at schools, including overcrowded classrooms and dilapidated buildings.

— James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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