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

Laura is an older woman, highly educated, actively devout, intelligent, resourceful, good-humored and a long-time resident of a community that struggles to balance its relative wealth with the neediness of surrounding communities.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025

What begins as a horror story grows deeper and more complex, as Donny’s own behavior becomes increasingly erratic, fueled by a self-loathing and neediness rooted in shame.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

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

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood