needy

bisognoso, povero

Che non ha abbastanza denaro, cibo o altre cose necessarie per vivere.

In inglese semplice: Not having enough money, food, or other things needed to live.

• We collect clothes for needy families.
• The charity provides meals for the needy.
• She donated her savings to help needy children.

Sinonimi: poor, destitute

Contrari: wealthy, rich

Espressioni comuni: needy families, needy children, help the needy

bisognoso di affetto, dipendente

Che cerca spesso attenzione o sostegno dagli altri perché si sente insicuro.

In inglese semplice: Wanting frequent attention or support from others because you do not feel sure of yourself.

• He becomes needy when he feels insecure.
• My last partner was very needy.
• She worried that asking for reassurance would make her seem needy.

Sinonimi: clingy, dependent

Contrari: independent

Espressioni comuni: needy partner, emotionally needy, feel needy