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Needy (Adjective)

Demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree.

All adjective clusters.

Her needy attitude was suffocating, constantly requiring validation from her partner.
The child's needy behavior was exhausting for the parents, who felt like they were being pulled in a million different directions.
He was a needy friend, always calling or texting to talk about his problems and never listening to anyone else's.
Her needy personality made it difficult for her to form healthy relationships, as she would become overly attached and clingy.
The needy student required constant reassurance from the teacher, which took away from the rest of the class's learning experience.