1. superlative form of needy; most lacking basic necessities or requiring the most help
Usage: superlative form

Examples

• The charity focuses on helping the neediest families in the community.
• During the economic crisis, even the neediest received some government assistance.
• She volunteers at a shelter that serves the city’s neediest residents.
• The food bank prioritizes distribution to the neediest households first.
• Among all the applicants, they selected the neediest students for scholarships.
• The neediest areas of the country received emergency aid after the disaster.