Where does “unneedy” come from?
unneedy (English) comes from English needy, from Middle English nedy, from Old English nēdiġ, from Proto-Germanic naudigaz — of need, forced, compelled.
unneedy (English): Not needy
Definitions
- Not needy
Ancestry of “unneedy”, step by step
unneedy traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English needy
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | needy | In need; poor; Desiring constant affirmation;... |
| 2 | Middle English | nedy | — |
| 3 | Old English | nēdiġ | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | naudigaz | of need, forced, compelled |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |