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constant admiration

constant admiration

5.8
An ongoing need for praise and approval from other people
  • noun
translation icon : admiración constante
  • His need for constant admiration can be exhausting.

Examples

  • His ego demanded constant admiration, leaving little room for genuine friendships.

  • Being a celebrity often comes with the expectation of constant admiration from fans.

  • A leader who seeks constant admiration may struggle to accept constructive criticism.

  • She craves constant admiration from her peers.

  • A leader who seeks constant admiration may struggle to accept constructive criticism.

  • Being a celebrity often comes with the expectation of constant admiration from fans.

  • His ego demanded constant admiration, leaving little room for genuine friendships.

Antonyms

indifference
71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

disregard
61 4.2

Not paying attention to something on purpose

Surface Forms

constant admiration singular
constant admirations plural

Morphology

constant + admiration

The noun phrase is compositionally built: 'constant' (continuous) modifies 'admiration' (praise/approval), so the basic meaning of ongoing or uninterrupted admiration is directly derivable from the parts. A B1 learner who knows both words will grasp the core sense (admiration that is continuous), though finer pragmatic nuance (e.g. whether someone craves it vs. receives it) depends on context.

Etymology

The expression constant admiration may come from the image of a performer who stands on stage under bright lights, needing applause all the time. The word constant means 'always' and admiration means 'praise', so this picture explains why it means a constant need for 'approval'.