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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

By the end of that first episode, Martha’s neediness has begun to shade into creepiness.

From New York Times ● May 1, 2024

For a story about female empowerment, it is vexing that Ken's neediness, loneliness and identity crisis hijack the plot for long stretches and force Barbie to help him, not the reverse.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2023

I'm just reveling in the glory of not having to hear the neediness and impotence of my own voice.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan




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