单词 | attention-seeking |
释义 | > as lemmasattention-seeking attention-seeking n. the action or process of deliberately seeking to draw attention to oneself; also as adj., that seeks attention or notoriety. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > attention > attracting attention > [noun] > attempt to attract attention nudging1796 attention-seeking1961 the mind > attention and judgement > attention > attracting attention > [adjective] > seeking attention grandstanding1908 attention-seeking1961 the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > [noun] > action or process of seeking attention showboating1937 attention-seeking1961 the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > [adjective] > seeking attention attention-seeking1961 1961 Educ. of Children with Handicaps (16th Yearbk. Ontario School Inspectors' Assoc.) 183 In summary, negativism may be mere attention-seeking, or it may be a pathological symptom of serious proportion. 1965 M. Morse Unattached v. 184 She began to develop more honest relationships and her attention-seeking behaviour began to ease up. 1986 City Limits 12 June 61 The complex relationship between predator and victim shows how rape is more than the cry of attention-seeking females. < as lemmas |
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