unneedy

need·y

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Definitions of unneedy word

adjective unneedy in a condition of need or want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute. 1
noun unneedy (used with a plural verb) needy persons collectively (usually preceded by the): Help the needy. 1
adjective unneedy Not needy. 0

before 1125

One of the 6% oldest English words

1125-75; Middle English nedi; see need, -y1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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