deep need

[/diːp niːd/]
noun phrasepl: deep needs
necessidade profunda
1. A fundamental or intense requirement that goes beyond surface-level desires; an essential emotional, psychological, or physical requirement
She felt a deep need to belong to a community after moving to a new country.
Ela sentia uma necessidade profunda de pertencer a uma comunidade após se mudar para um novo país.
2. A strong inner drive or compelling requirement that significantly impacts one's wellbeing or sense of fulfillment
There is a deep need for mental health awareness in schools.
Existe uma necessidade profunda de conscientização sobre saúde mental nas escolas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'deep need' is commonly used in psychology, social work, and personal development discussions. In Brazil, it reflects values of community belonging and emotional expression, while in the USA it often connects to individual self-actualization concepts rooted in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
NYC Slang
gotta have it / real need
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fundamental needpressing needurgent needinner requirementessential requirement
Antonyms / Antônimos
superficial desirepassing wanttrivial preference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
necessidade profunda
Standard formal usage across all regions of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
necessidade profunda / precisão funda
Common colloquial expression alongside standard form
São Paulo
necessidade profunda
Formal business and academic contexts prefer this term
Portugal
necessidade profunda / carência profunda
Both terms are used; 'carência' emphasizes the lack more strongly

Related Words

necessityrequirementyearningcravingessentialfulfillemotional needpsychological need

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill a deep need
meet a deep need
address a deep need
deep down need
from deep within
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