needed 1 Participle of need . 2 ( of ) adj. It applies to the one who needs the thing that is expressed. 3 ( of ) Lacking in the thing that expresses itself: It is in need of affection . 4 adj. and n. Lacking what is necessary to live. Usually an adverb is added: It is a family in great need . Poor. Disinherited, helpless, galdido, gandido, hungry, destitute, needy. Eat your elbows of hunger. Charity. Poor.