Neediness
Pronunciation: /ˈneɪˈidiˈnɛs/
Neediness (noun)
- The state of wanting a lot of care, attention, or reassurance from other people.
- A pattern of relying on others for emotional support, often because you feel insecure.
Examples
- Her neediness makes people feel pressured to respond quickly.
- He hides his neediness by acting confident in every conversation.