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Needy
Cultural Sensitivity![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Be careful when referring to people as 'needy' to avoid sounding disrespectful or judgmental. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/tHGlCEXG8UXrs80pj8TJmnpuyw.webp)
Context Matters![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'needy' to describe situations of poverty; avoid using it for minor financial inconveniences. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/TgWhTymuJiD1P3oSn9KEjBj7k6k.webp)
Not Always Negative![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Needy' can be a neutral term in contexts like charity, where the goal is to offer help. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/dLs40Pm0QefDHvm1invDhYNkHs.webp)