der Geltungsdrang
craving for recognition, need to show off
Definition
nounMeanings
- 1.craving for recognition
- 2.need to show off
Grammar
Examples
Sein Geltungsdrang war zu .
His craving for recognition was hard to overlook.
Sein übertriebener Geltungsdrang stieß ab.
His excessive need to show off put many people off.
Aus reinem Geltungsdrang meldete sie sich .
Out of pure craving for recognition she volunteered.
Der Geltungsdrang des Jugendlichen war zu .
The teenager's need to show off was hard to rein in.
Hinter dem steckte bloßer Geltungsdrang.
Behind the loud manner lay mere craving for recognition.
Ihr Geltungsdrang trieb sie auf jede .
Her need for recognition drove her onto every stage.
Geltungsdrang ist nicht ein schlechter .
The craving for recognition is not always a bad motivation.
Sein Geltungsdrang ließ ihn maßlos .
His need to show off made him exaggerate enormously.
Solcher Geltungsdrang verrät tiefe .
Such a craving for recognition often betrays deep insecurity.
Der handelte aus Geltungsdrang als aus .
The politician acted more out of a need for recognition than conviction.