Meaning · adjective
needy, in need
- Lacking the basic necessities of life; poor or destitute
- In need of assistance, care, or support
In a sentence
L'associazione distribuisce cibo alle persone più bisognose del quartiere.
The charity distributes food to the neediest people in the neighborhood.
Il paziente sembra ancora molto debole e bisognoso di cure.
The patient still seems very weak and in need of care.
Non tutti i paesi bisognosi ricevono aiuti internazionali sufficienti.
Not all countries in need receive sufficient international aid.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bisognoso | masculine · singular |
| bisognosa | feminine · singular |
| bisognosi | masculine · plural |
| bisognose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used substantively in the plural: i bisognosi ('the needy').
- Followed by di when specifying what is needed (bisognoso di aiuto).