Is privileged the opposite of needy?

Answer 1

Yes, privileged can be considered the opposite of needy.

Privileged is defined by Merriam Webster's dictionary as "having special rights or advantages that most people do not have" whereas needy is defined as "not having enough money, food, etc. to live properly". If you scroll down the page of the dictionary entry for needy, you'll find that a related word is underprivileged, which is the opposite of privileged.

Thesaurus.com is also another good resource for looking up antonyms (opposites) of words. Privileged is listed as an antonym for needy, as is affluent, prosperous, and wealthy.

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Answer 2

Privileged and needy are not exact opposite terms, as they refer to different aspects of socio-economic status. Privileged typically refers to having advantages or benefits due to social position or wealth, while needy refers to lacking basic necessities or support. The opposite of privileged could be considered disadvantaged or underprivileged.