Describes an urgent or pressing requirement, often because other options are unavailable.

Dire Need

Implies one can't be selective due to the necessity and accepts what is available.

Not Choosy

Conveys a sense of struggle or hardship, often invoking sympathy or understanding.

Stresses the absence or insufficiency of something necessary or desired.

Often used in situations like scarcity of natural resources or lack of societal provisions.

Not just about money; can refer to anything scarce like food, space, or time.

Highlights a serious financial need, often revealing a situation of poverty or debt.

Indicates an acute financial need that might require urgent assistance or relief.

Commonly used after a person has made a large payment and faces a money shortage.