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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

necessitous

/ˈnɛsɪstəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does necessitous mean?

adjective

Having a need or requirement; lacking something necessary.

Example

"The company's financial situation was necessitous, and they had to lay off several employees."

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