What does neediness mean in crosswords?

neediness means: the quality of needing attention and affection and reassurance to a marked degree

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neediness is also used as a crossword clue. The answer is often dependency, 10 letters.

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈniː.di.nəs/Part of speech nounSorted deeeinnssStarts with NEnds with S0 cluesCommon crossword word

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the quality of needing attention and affection and reassurance to a marked degree

From Middle English nedynesse; equivalent to needy + -ness.

“The kind of family neediness experienced by homemakers differed between classes.”

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