clinginess

clinginess — 名詞

1. a tendency to hold on too tightly to someone emotionally or physically, wanting

1.名詞B2
釋義

黏人；依賴性

過度依附他人的特質

a tendency to hold on too tightly to someone emotionally or physically, wanting more attention and reassurance than a relationship can comfortably provide.

例句

Mert's friends noticed that his clinginess was pushing away anyone who tried to date him.

Mert 的朋友注意到，他的黏人性格讓任何想跟他約會的人都敬而遠之。

Anjali saw her daughter's clinginess as a natural phase that children grow out of.

Anjali 認為女兒的黏人只是孩子都會經歷的自然階段。

uncountable noun used with possessive: [possessive] clinginess

常見搭配
  • signs of clinginess
  • clinginess in a relationship
  • accuse someone of clinginess
  • overcome clinginess
  • emotional clinginess
同義詞
  • neediness

    stronger negative tone — suggests the person always demands attention

  • dependence

    more neutral and wider in meaning — can refer to physical or financial reliance, not just emotional

  • attachment

    more neutral or even positive — a healthy attachment is considered normal in child development

反義詞
  • independence

    describes a person who does not rely heavily on others for emotional support

  • self-sufficiency

    emphasises ability to meet one's own emotional needs

用法筆記

Often describes emotional behaviour in romantic or close personal relationships. Can carry a negative connotation when used about a dating partner; less negative when referring to young children.

常見錯誤

His clingy is pushing people away.
His clinginess is pushing people away.
'clinginess' is the noun form; 'clingy' is an adjective.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • clinginess (uncountable)
  • signs of clinginess
  • clinginess in relationships