needy / lacking

adjectivemasculine/feminine/kɐˈɾẽtɨ/medium

ca·ren·te

Definition

Lacking the necessities of life or emotional support; in need.

The charity helps needy families in the community.

He seemed emotionally needy and insecure.

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Common collocations

needy childemotionally needyneedy families

Do particípio presente do verbo 'carecer'.