the needy

noun
UK: /ðə ˈniːdi/
US: /ðə ˈniːdi/

  1. People who do not have enough money or what they need to live.

    1. We should help the needy in our community.
    2. The government has a responsibility to care for the needy and vulnerable citizens.

  2. Those who are poor, suffering, or in great need of help or support.

    1. The charity provides food and shelter for the needy.
    2. Fundraising efforts aimed to provide essential resources for the needy during the harsh winter.

Synonyms

the poor the disadvantaged the destitute the underprivileged

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the needy" in English means: People who do not have enough money or what they need to live., Those who are poor, suffering, or in great need of help or support..

The phonetic transcription of "the needy" is /ðə ˈniːdi/ in British English and /ðə ˈniːdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the needy": the poor, the disadvantaged, the destitute, the underprivileged.

Example usage of "the needy": "We should help the needy in our community.". More examples on the page.