Definition

The quality of requiring a lot of emotional support or attention from others.

Example

Her neediness made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

Conversation

I noticed that your friend has a bit of neediness when it comes to relationships.

Yeah, it can be overwhelming sometimes.

It's tough because it often pushes people away, right?

Definitely, finding a balance is really important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neediness → It is formed from "need" (from Old English "nēod", meaning necessity or want) and "-iness" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "neediness" refers to the state of being in need or requiring something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'need' as a feeling of necessity, and '-iness' as indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'neediness' describes the condition of being in need.

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