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NEEDINESS Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word neediness. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word neediness. (close relations)
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needy

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deprivation
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the disadvantage that results from losing something

• act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

privation
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

want
verbv
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• a specific feeling of desire

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• have need of

• hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

• wish or demand the presence of

• be without, lack; be deficient in

Best Hypernyms For NEEDINESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for neediness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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impoverishment poorness poverty quality

Alternatives for DEPRIVATION

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