needy

• Describe a una persona que necesita apoyo emocional, atención o recursos materiales; también puede referirse a alguien que muestra una dependencia excesiva de los demás o que es pobre o carece de lo necesario.

Describes a person who is in need of emotional support, attention, or material resources.

1. Poor or in need of helpB1formal

   Lacking sufficient money or resources to live comfortably, requiring assistance from others.

   Necesitado

   • The charity provides food and clothing for needy families.
   • Donations are collected to support needy children in the community.
   • The government offers financial aid to the most needy citizens.

   Sinónimosdepriveddestitutedisadvantagedimpecuniousimpoverishedindigentpennilesspoorpoverty-strickenunderprivileged

   Antónimosaffluentindependentprosperousrichself-reliantself-sufficientwealthy

2. Emotionally demandingB2informal

   Requiring excessive attention, affection, or reassurance from others, often in a way that feels draining.

   necesitado afectivamente

   • He became too needy in the relationship, always wanting to be together.
   • Her needy behavior pushed her friends away.
   • A needy person often seeks constant validation from others.

   Sinónimosdemandingdependentinsecurepossessive

   Antónimosindependentself-reliantself-sufficientundemanding

• Sustantivo que designa a las personas necesitadas de ayuda, especialmente económica o material, consideradas como grupo.

A noun referring to people who are in need of help, especially financial or material assistance, considered as a group.

incontable

1. People in needB2formal

   Individuals who are poor or lacking basic necessities, considered as a group.

   Necesitados

   • The charity provides food and clothing for the needy.
   • We should do more to help the needy in our community.
   • The organization focuses on supporting the needy during winter.

   Sinónimosdepriveddestitutedisadvantagedimpoverishedindigentpoorunderprivileged