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neediness

[nee-dee-nis] / ˈni di nɪs /


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And what defines neediness, especially for families with children in college?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

Authorities such as James Serpell have suggested that these dogs’ neediness brings out our maternal instincts, Herzog noted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The character’s neediness and insecurities are cringe-inducing and hilarious, but his love for movies makes him sympathetic — or at least not completely insufferable.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

The movies all showcase mothers and sons; many of them seek to untangle relationships knotted and gnarled by neediness, selfishness or cruelty.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Her eyes are closed, her voice is pure neediness, pure woe.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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