needy 
/ˈni:di/ adjective
need·i·er; need·i·est /ˈni:di/ adjective [also more needy; most needy] 1 : not having enough money, food, etc., to live properly : poor
▪ needy families 2 : needing a lot of attention, affection, or emotional support
▪ As a child, she was extremely needy and had no self-confidence. ▪ emotionally needy adults
▪ needy families
▪ As a child, she was extremely needy and had no self-confidence. ▪ emotionally needy adults
the needy
: poor people
▪ Our church collected food for the needy.
▪ Our church collected food for the needy.
— need·i·ness noun [noncount]
▪ emotional neediness
▪ emotional neediness
