Neediness: meaning, definitions and examples
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neediness
[ หniหdiหnษs ]
feeling of constant dependency
The state of being excessively or pathologically needy; the quality or condition of being overly dependent on others for emotional support, validation, or approval.
Synonyms
clinginess, craving for attention, dependency
Examples of usage
- She couldn't stand being alone for a moment, her neediness was overwhelming.
- His neediness drove his friends away, as they felt suffocated by his constant demands for attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "neediness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น necessidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคตเคถเฅเคฏเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Bedรผrftigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebutuhan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพััะตะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ potrzeba
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟ ่ฆๆง
๐ซ๐ท besoin
๐ช๐ธ necesidad
๐น๐ท ihtiyaรง
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุฌุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ potลeba
๐ธ๐ฐ potreba
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ potreba
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรถrf
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะถะตัััะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแญแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ehtiyac
๐ฒ๐ฝ necesidad
Etymology
The word 'neediness' originated from the Middle English word 'nediness', which meant the state of needing help or support. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader sense of emotional dependency and a constant craving for validation or attention. In modern usage, 'neediness' is often associated with feelings of insecurity and a lack of self-sufficiency.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,075, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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