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needy / lacking
adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/kɐˈɾẽtɨ/ca·ren·te
Definition
1Lacking the necessities of life or emotional support; in need.
Usage examples
“The charity helps needy families in the community.”
“He seemed emotionally needy and insecure.”
Common combinations
needy childemotionally needyneedy families