1. (

• needy

) needy people collectively; "they try to help the needy" ;

1. (

• destitute ,
• impoverished ,
• indigent ,
• necessitous ,
• needy ,
• poverty-stricken

) poor enough to need help from others ;

2. (

• needy

) demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree ;