needy
Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.
Example
“It's emotionally exhausting to be around her because she's so needy.”
Other meanings
Needful; necessary.
Related words
- needihood
- needyhood
- unneedy
- needily
- neediness
- needy mizzler
Word history
From Old English "nēdiġ".
Where this comes from
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