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needy

/ˈniːdi/
adjective
  1. In need; poor.

    "Needy people want to give too, but have few material goods to offer."

  2. Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.

    "It's emotionally exhausting to be around her because she's so needy."

  3. Needful; necessary.

Antonymsconfident, self-sufficient

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