neediness

And neediness is the biggest turn off; the thing most likely to send any man/boy running at top speed in the opposite direction.

snap 2007

And neediness is the biggest turn off; the thing most likely to send any man/boy running at top speed in the opposite direction.

snap 2007

I think her "neediness" may keep other young women at bay.

1920's Interior Decorating 2008

It can make the money addict afraid of their own "neediness" because it makes them feel too out of control inside, so they hide it from others (and themselves) seeing it as weak and ugly.

Dr. Tian Dayton: Money Addiction 2009

Partners exhibiting traits of control, manipulation, dishonesty and "neediness" or narcissism really do not need to be dated or married - and especially - to reproduce.

April 2009 2009

Falling that, I mean you have look at a really disturbed personality, someone who has a gaping hole in their psyche, you know, the kind of neediness that just oozes.

CNN Transcript Aug 1, 2003 2003

I do have to give credit to our waitress as she was pretty outstanding in her service and never once lost her cool with us despite our groups size and for some reason, our higher than average "neediness".

Recent Reviews Near San Francisco, CA 2010

In fact, he probably sees any sort of neediness in you as a turnoff.

The Lo-Down Lo Bosworth 2011

This is said with no self-pity at all: she has a horror of self-pity, of neediness and of anger – and especially, and always, of the thing they can lead to, proper depression – and that horror can tip into a slightly manic sort of cheerfulness.

The Saturday interview: Caitlin Moran 2011

Far more, he subtly manages to make nerdiness and neediness appealing.

He Makes 'White Rice' Funny Joanne Kaufman 2011