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geltungsbedürftig

attention-seeking, needing recognition

adjective GEL-tungs-beh-durf-tikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

vain, craving approval

Usage Note

Geltungsbedürftig describes the psychological need to be noticed and valued; derived from Geltungsbedürfnis. More analytical than simply eitel (vain), often used in psychological or journalistic contexts.

Examples

"Das geltungsbedürftige Verhalten des Managers störte das ganze Team."

Natural Translation

The manager's attention-seeking behaviour disrupted the whole team.

Literal Translation

The attention-seeking behaviour of the manager disturbed the whole team.

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