54 entries under need topic. ×

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skimpiness(noun, lack, inadequacy, absence)
3
deprivation(noun, failure, want, disadvantage)
3
exiguity(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
3
hardship(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
3
poorness(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
aridity(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
bankruptcy(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
beggary(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
defect(noun, lack, deficiency, shortage)
2
distress(noun, pass, difficulty, failure, want)
2
emptiness(noun, pass, passion, desire, difficulty)
2
exigency(noun, lack, inadequacy, absence)
2
indigence(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
insolvency(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
neediness(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
pauperism(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
pennilessness(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
pinch(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
2
vacancy(noun, pass, passion, desire, difficulty)
1
necessity(noun, pass, difficulty, distress, failure)
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