look needy
Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words
describes the appearance of needing support or attention
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Examples (10)
- She didn't want to look needy, so she tried to appear independent.
- He had that desperate expression, always seemed to look needy.
- Even though she was struggling, she refused to look needy to her friends.
- The stray dog cowered in the corner, trying not to look too needy.
- In job interviews, it's important not to look needy for the position.
- His constant requests for attention made him look rather needy.
- She always dressed well, partly to avoid making herself look needy.
- After losing his job, he found it hard not to look needy when asking for help.
- The child reached out, starting to look needy for comfort.
- If you keep complaining, you'll look very needy to others.