Deficit
Deficit noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Neediness and deficit are semantically related In some cases you can use "Neediness" instead a noun "Deficit".
Nearby Words: deficient, deficiency
Neediness
Neediness noun - The state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions.
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