neediness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a state of extreme poverty
  2. noun the quality of needing attention and affection and reassurance to a marked degree

Etymology

From Middle English nedynesse; equivalent to needy + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

privation, want, deprivation

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