Attention Seeker

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛnʃən ˈsiːkər/

Definitions of attention seeker

noun a person who craves or seeks attention from others

Example Sentences

A1 She is always seeking attention from others.

A2 The little boy is such an attention seeker, always trying to be the center of attention.

B1 Some people resort to being an attention seeker in order to feel validated.

B2 Being labeled as an attention seeker can have negative connotations in social settings.

C1 Psychologists often analyze the behavior of an attention seeker to understand underlying motivations.

C2 It takes a skilled therapist to address the deep-seated issues of an attention seeker.

Examples of attention seeker in a Sentence

formal The child was labeled as an attention seeker by the teacher due to their constant disruptive behavior in class.

informal She's such an attention seeker, always posting selfies on social media for likes.

slang Stop being such an attention seeker, nobody likes someone who constantly craves validation.

figurative The artist's bold and eccentric style can be seen as that of an attention seeker, demanding to be noticed in a sea of mediocrity.

Grammatical Forms of attention seeker

past tense

sought attention

plural

attention seekers

comparative

more attention seeking

superlative

most attention seeking

present tense

seeks attention

future tense

will seek attention

perfect tense

has sought attention

continuous tense

is seeking attention

singular

attention seeker

positive degree

attention seeking

infinitive

to seek attention

gerund

seeking attention

participle

attention seeking

Origin and Evolution of attention seeker

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'attention seeker' originated from the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who seek attention through their behavior or actions, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors and motivations, often with a negative connotation.