1. the state of requiring excessive emotional support or attention from others
Usage: psychology; relationships
2. the condition of being poor or lacking basic necessities

Examples

• Her neediness in relationships often drove partners away.
• The therapist helped him recognize his emotional neediness.
• His constant neediness for approval made him difficult to work with.
• The charity focused on addressing the neediness of homeless families.
• The community’s neediness became apparent after the factory closed.
• She worked to overcome her neediness and develop self-confidence.
• The program aimed to reduce neediness through job training.