needing

The word “needing” has 2 syllables: need-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈniːdɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for needing?

In the thesaurus, “needing” has 12 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for needing along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for needing

  • flawed
  • inadequate
  • incomplete
  • limited
  • poor
  • requiring
  • shy
  • slender
  • slim
  • taking
  • tight
  • wanting

Antonyms for needing

  • adequate
  • having
  • holding
  • sufficient

Meanings of needing

  • verb
    1. To have an absolute requirement for.
    2. To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
    3. (modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).
    4. To be required; to be necessary.
    5. To be necessary (to someone).
  • noun
    1. A need.

Example Sentences

  • The plant wilted due to lack of water, clearly needing immediate attention.
  • As the project deadline approached, the team found themselves needing extra resources to meet their goals.
  • After the storm, many families were left homeless, needing shelter and support from relief organizations.
  • The student raised their hand, needing clarification on the complex topic discussed in class.
  • The rescue team rushed to the scene, recognizing the urgency of the situation and the needing for immediate assistance.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to needing, such as: adequate, flawed, having, holding, inadequate, incomplete, limited.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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calling for

  • asking
  • demanding
  • needing
  • ordering
  • requesting
  • requiring
  • seeking
  • taking
  • wanting

lacking

  • absent
  • asking
  • begging
  • deficient
  • flawed
  • inadequate
  • incomplete
  • insisting
  • insufficient
  • involving
  • low
  • missing
  • needing
  • requiring
  • scarce

necessitating

taking

  • accepting
  • accommodating
  • acting
  • addressing
  • attractive
  • bearing
  • beating
  • beautiful
  • believing
  • buying
  • catching
  • charming
  • choosing
  • conquering
  • contracting
  • cute
  • defeating
  • destroying
  • dispatching
  • enduring
  • fetching
  • getting
  • good
  • gorgeous
  • grasping
  • gripping
  • handling
  • handsome
  • having
  • holding
  • killing
  • likely
  • lovely
  • managing
  • manipulating
  • mastering
  • needing
  • negotiating
  • operating
  • overcoming
  • performing
  • picking
  • pretty
  • purchasing
  • reacting
  • receiving
  • requiring
  • seating
  • selecting
  • slaying
  • standing
  • stopping
  • stunning
  • sustaining
  • tolerating
  • treating
  • wanting
  • working

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