Clinginess: meaning, definitions and examples
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clinginess
[ ˈklɪŋiˌnəs ]
in relationships
The quality of being overly dependent on someone emotionally, seeking constant reassurance and attention.
Synonyms
clingy behavior, dependency, neediness, over-attachment
Examples of usage
- She couldn't handle his clinginess and eventually ended the relationship.
- His clinginess was suffocating her, making her feel trapped.
- Her clinginess was driving him away, pushing him further and further.
- His clinginess was becoming unbearable, causing tension in their relationship.
- Their relationship suffered due to her extreme clinginess.
Translations
Translations of the word "clinginess" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apego
🇮🇳 चिपकना
🇩🇪 Anhänglichkeit
🇮🇩 kelekatan
🇺🇦 прихильність
🇵🇱 przywiązanie
🇯🇵 執着
🇫🇷 attachement
🇪🇸 apego
🇹🇷 bağlılık
🇰🇷 애착
🇸🇦 التعلق
🇨🇿 přilnavost
🇸🇰 príťažlivosť
🇨🇳 依赖
🇸🇮 navezanost
🇮🇸 viðhengi
🇰🇿 байланыстылық
🇬🇪 მიბმულობა
🇦🇿 bağlılıq
🇲🇽 apego
Word origin
The word 'clinginess' is derived from the verb 'cling', which originated from the Old English word 'clengan', meaning 'to adhere'. The suffix '-iness' is added to form the noun 'clinginess', indicating the quality or state of being clingy. The concept of clinginess is often associated with attachment theory in psychology, highlighting the importance of emotional bonds in relationships.