neediness
Example Sentences
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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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