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needy

Main Entry:: needy
Pronunciation:: \ˈnē-dē\
Function:: adjective
Inflected Form(s):: need·i·er; need·i·est
Date:: 12th century

1 : being in want : poverty-stricken <needy families> 2 : marked by want of affection, attention, or emotional support <emotionally needy>

— need·i·ness noun

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