clingingness

/ˈklɪndʒɪnɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of clinging or being attached.

“Her clingingness to her old ways made it difficult for her to adapt to the new technology.”

2. noun

A tendency to cling or stick to something.

“The child’s clingingness to her mother’s hand was a sign of her anxiety during the parade.”

Synonyms

  • adhesion
  • grasping
  • tenacity

Antonyms

  • detachment
  • looseness