clinginess
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4.2
- noun
- /ˈklɪŋɪnəs/
- Informal
:
dependencia
- His clinginess towards his partner often caused moments of tension in their relationship.
So if that if his level of neediness, clinginess, whatever is at a point where it's exhausting you, right.
- So if that if his level of neediness, clinginess, whatever is at a point where it's exhausting you, right.
Examples
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So if that if his level of neediness, clinginess, whatever is at a point where it's exhausting you, right.
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Guys, when you're dating an avoidant, remember no clinginess allowed.
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That would be someone who I could only be friends with until he got that clinginess.
Blog text (5) -
As far as social clinginess, I can tell you what I have observed from my own experiences with BabyC.
Blog text (9) -
How does your child's clinginess, crying, and rage make you feel?
Blog text (34) -
Carolyn's clinginess while her mother had been away these two weeks scared him, but he hadn't wanted to let go of her either.
Fiction book (2002) -
Though you can practically hear the chorus of people complaining about how this relationship is just another example of her privilege, her clinginess is unique to her and yet familiar to others.
Blog text (3) -
The child's clinginess during the storm made her parents worried about her need for reassurance.
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Many children show clinginess when adjusting to a new environment, seeking comfort and support from their caregivers.
Synonyms
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4.8
Needing too much attention and comfort from other people
Wanting too much attention and support from someone
A very strong emotional need for someone or something
Antonyms
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3.0
Freedom from control by others, for example when a country is free or a person supports themselves
How Needy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Clinginess comes from the root cling, which meant 'to hold on' or 'to stay close', so imagine a child or puppy who will not let go; that's why clinginess means wanting constant attention or staying very near someone.