neediness
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for neediness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Neediness is the quality of being needy.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle English nedynesse; equivalent to needy + -ness.
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