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I realised when I sang at family parties and Christmases I'd suddenly get everyone's attention, and, being the youngest of three, I thought what a brilliant attention-seeking ploy it was.
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Meaning of "attention-seeking" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ATTENTION-SEEKING

attention-seeking  [əˈtenʃənˌsiːkɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ATTENTION-SEEKING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Attention-Seeking is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ATTENTION-SEEKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Attention seeking

Attention seeking is behaving in a way which is in pursuit of attention from others. Where such behaviour is excessive and inappropriate, the term is often used pejoratively in respect of childrens' behaviour in front of peers, or negative domestic interactions. Enjoying the attention of others is socially acceptable in some situations. In some instances, however, the need for attention can lead to difficulties and may highlight underlying ones. As a tactical device, it is used in combat, theatre and it is fundamental to marketing.

Definition of attention-seeking in the English dictionary

The definition of attention-seeking in the dictionary is intended to make people take notice or think you are important.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ATTENTION-SEEKING


English-speaking
ˈɪŋɡlɪʃˌspiːkɪŋ
freaking
ˈfriːkɪŋ
French-speaking
ˈfrɛntʃˌspiːkɪŋ
German-speaking
ˈdʒɜːmənˌspiːkɪŋ
networking
ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ
nonspeaking
nɒnˈspiːkɪŋ
parking
ˈpɑːkɪŋ
phreaking
ˈfriːkɪŋ
piquing
ˈpiːkɪŋ
pleasure-seeking
ˈpleʒəˌsiːkɪŋ
profit-seeking
ˈprɒfɪtˌsiːkɪŋ
publicity-seeking
pʌˈblɪsɪtɪ ˈsiːkɪŋ
reeking
ˈriːkɪŋ
screaking
ˈskriːkɪŋ
slow-speaking
ˌsləʊˈspiːkɪŋ
sneaking
ˈsniːkɪŋ
speaking
ˈspiːkɪŋ
streaking
ˈstriːkɪŋ
talking
ˈtɔːkɪŋ
walking
ˈwɔːkɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ATTENTION-SEEKING

attendement
attender
attendings
attendment
attentat
attention
attention deficit disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
attention span
attention-grabbing
attentional
attentions
attentive
attentively
attentiveness
attenuant
attenuate
attenuating circumstances
attenuation
attenuator

WORDS THAT END LIKE ATTENTION-SEEKING

banking
booking
breaking
clicking
cooking
drinking
foreking
fucking
heat-seeking
in the making
king
Mafeking
making
on-street parking
Peking
ranking
self-seeking
smoking
sucking
taking

Synonyms and antonyms of attention-seeking in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «attention-seeking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ATTENTION-SEEKING

Find out the translation of attention-seeking to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of attention-seeking from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «attention-seeking» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

寻求关注的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

llamar la atención
570 millions of speakers

English

attention-seeking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ध्यान की मांग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاهتمام التماس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

внимание ищущие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

busca de atenção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মনোযোগ-দখল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la recherche d´attention
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Meraih perhatian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aufmerksamkeit such
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

かまってもらいたい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

주의 추구
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Manungsa waé
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chú ý tìm kiếm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவனத்தை ஈர்க்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लक्ष वेधून घेणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dikkat çekici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ricerca di attenzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Poszukiwanie uwaga -
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

увагу шукаючі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cautator de atentie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναζήτηση προσοχής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aandag -soekende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppmärksamhetssökande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppmerksomhetssøkende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of attention-seeking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ATTENTION-SEEKING»

The term «attention-seeking» is regularly used and occupies the 94.564 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ATTENTION-SEEKING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about attention-seeking

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2 QUOTES WITH «ATTENTION-SEEKING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word attention-seeking.
1
Kiki Dee
I realised when I sang at family parties and Christmases I'd suddenly get everyone's attention, and, being the youngest of three, I thought what a brilliant attention-seeking ploy it was.
2
Sienna Guillory
All actors are naughty. We're all troublemakers - horrible, attention-seeking children. 'Me, me, look at me!'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ATTENTION-SEEKING»

Discover the use of attention-seeking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to attention-seeking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Attention Seeking: A Complete Guide for Teachers
This new edition of Nigel Mellor's bestselling book 'Attention Seeking' is focused specifically on solving the distressing problems raised by attention seeking behaviour, both in classrooms and in pre-school settings.
Nigel Mellor, 2008
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The AIDA Model - Wrong Spelling in Advertisements as an ...
Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,0, University of Rostock (Institut fur Anglistik/Amerikanistik), course: PS Advertising and Media Texts, 6 entries in the ...
Juliane Behm, 2009
3
Attention Seeking: A Practical Solution for the Classroom
I would recommend its use. ... An abundance of common sense. I would recommend this book' - Anne Wise, Education and Health Off task - out of seat - talking out of turn - troubling other children!
Nigel Mellor, 1997
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Best Practice in Motivation and Management in the Classroom
Working with Students with Attention-Seeking Problems Regardless of the method chosen by an attention-seeking student (i.e., tattling, clowning, etc.), attention-seeking behavior should not be reinforced by the teacher or other students in the ...
Dennis Wiseman, Gilbert Hunt, 2008
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Qualitative Differences in Two-year-olds' Attention Seeking: ...
Toddlers' eagerness to collaborate with parents across both discipline and teaching contexts has important implications for socialization.
Marie-Pierre M. Gosselin, 2007
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Effects of Classroom Applications of Extinction Vs. ...
This finding suggests that extinction may exacerbate the problems associated with attention-seeking behavior, and increasing the density of teacher attention ( NCR) may provide a good control technique in the absence of specific functional  ...
Jeong-Hoon Choi, 2006
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Classroom Behavior Management for Diverse and Inclusive Schools
Make an effort to help your students understand why ignoring attention-seeking behavior is more desirable and then monitor the group's reaction to the student's behavior. You can also conduct additional discussions as needed. 4. Eliminate ...
Herbert Grossman, 2003
8
Survival Kit for Teachers and Parents
Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Seeking attention deficit problems. Some outgrow or learn to compensate for the disorder. Above all, remember that Attention Deficit Disorder is a medical condition and can be diagnosed by a physician.
Myrtle T. Collins, Susan J. Benjamin, 2005
9
Relational Discipline: Strategies for In-your-face Kids
Chapter. 4. The. Clingy,. Attention-Seeking. Kid. Some children are overly clingy; they seem to need attention so badly that they absolutely exhaust every teacher with whom they come into contact. Some of these kids may panic if they are not ...
William N. Bender, 2007
10
The Parenting Skills Treatment Planner
ATTENTION-SEEKING. BEHAVIOR. BEHAVIORAL. DEFINITIONS. 1. Child continually demands attention from parents and siblings in negative and irritating ways. 2. Waver between giving the child attention for negative behavior and reacting ...
Sarah Edison Knapp, Arthur E. Jongsma, Jr., 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ATTENTION-SEEKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term attention-seeking is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kimberley Walsh brands Louis Walsh 'attention-seeking' as she …
"It's all attention-seeking, so you have to let it go over your head. He'd turn on anyone at any time if it meant it got him into the press.". «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Pietersen's exile reflects power coaches now hold over talent
Clever theoretical arguments have been made as to how disasters of world history basically came down to attention-seeking, so what some ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
3
Classic Hijinks From '80s Films That Would Definitely Get You Arrested
People may treat Ferris like a heroic scamp, but I know the truth: Ferris is an attention-seeking *sshole who's disturbing the peace and ruining ... «UPROXX, Jul 15»
4
Pet Puja: Dealing with unwanted behaviour
Attention-seeking dogs get a strong message immediately, you don't even need to yell or ... To an attention-seeking dog, it is still gratifying. «Bangalore Mirror, Jul 15»
5
What's A Mega Shark? Just One Of Nature & Shark Week's Most …
Yes, the most attention-seeking species has done it again, and taken over the year's most exciting shark event. Great white sharks are big: On ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
6
The bottom line: Adultery thrives in the market place
However, the Sharks turned Biderman down and there was speculation the offer was an attention-seeking stunt. In interviews, Biderman ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
7
SPY MASTERS 'LEAKS' STIR HORNE... GOWHAR GEELANI
... makes people like AS Dulat write memoirs in which they cook up sensational stories and use the same as attention-seeking devices.” «Google, Jul 15»
8
Guillaume Tell opera rape outcry is over offence to music, not women
... and people bemoaned a huge range of things about modern life, from the sensibilities of its major opera players to the attention-seeking traits ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
9
What Happened When This Woman Stripped To Her Bikini To …
... that we were jealous, that we were hysterical, that we were attention-seeking. Sadly, it seems like women are still expected to just keep our ... «Refinery29, Jul 15»
10
Lincolnton woman travels globe with prized pooches
“I think it's hard for those who aren't flamboyant, attention-seeking people,” Moretz said. “It was nerve-racking at first because it is you in front of ... «Lincoln Times-News, Jul 15»

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