emotionally needy
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
specifically refers to needing emotional support and validation
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Examples (10)
- She felt emotionally needy after the breakup.
- His constant need for attention made him seem emotionally needy.
- Being emotionally needy can strain relationships.
- The child became emotionally needy due to lack of parental affection.
- It's difficult to be in a relationship with someone who is very emotionally needy.
- She realized she was becoming too emotionally needy and sought therapy.
- Some people confuse being supportive with enabling someone who is emotionally needy.
- After losing her job, she found herself feeling emotionally needy for reassurance.
- A character in the novel was portrayed as emotionally needy and insecure.
- He recognized his own emotionally needy tendencies and worked on self-reliance.