clinginess

[US]/[ˈklɪŋɪnəs]/
[UK]/[ˈklɪŋɪnəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. de staat of gewoonte van overdreven afhankelijkheid van iemand; behoeftigheid; de neiging om overmatig gehecht of bezitterig te zijn.

Phrases & Collocations

clinginess issues

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suffering clinginess

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avoid clinginess

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show clinginess

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dealing with clinginess

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excessive clinginess

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clinginess test

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fear clinginess

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rooted in clinginess

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manifesting clinginess

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Example Sentences

her clinginess was overwhelming and stifling our relationship.

he jokingly complained about her excessive clinginess during their date.

the child's clinginess stemmed from separation anxiety after moving.

i gently explained that her clinginess wasn't healthy for either of us.

his clinginess made her feel trapped and unable to breathe.

she tried to address his clinginess by setting healthy boundaries.

the therapist suggested strategies to manage his clinginess and dependence.

despite his clinginess, she saw a good person underneath.

we discussed the root causes of his clinginess in couples counseling.

her clinginess was a coping mechanism for past trauma, she admitted.

he recognized his clinginess and wanted to work on becoming more independent.

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