Needy (adjective)

In need of something, especially money, assistance, or aid.

Origin:

From middle english nedy, from old english nēodīġ ("needy"), from proto-germanic *nōþijaz ("needy"), from *nōþi- ("need") + *-ijaz ("-y").

Examples:

1. The needy people in the village.
2. We should help the needy.
3. The charity organization provides aid to the needy.
4. He felt sorry for the needy family.
5. The government provides aid to the needy families.