neediness
nounUK /ˈniːdinəs/
US /ˈnidinəs/
Neediness is when someone wants a lot of love and attention from other people.
The puppy's neediness made it follow its owner everywhere.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The state of being very poor and lacking basic things.
The charity helped families living in neediness.
3. The quality of being necessary or required.
The neediness of clean water for health is clear.
4. A strong feeling that you must have something.
His neediness for approval made him work too hard.