starved for

phrase

chiefly US

: badly in need of being given (something needed for one's emotional well-being)

Those children are starved for attention.

Examples of starved for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Mavericks were so starved for ballhandling last season, Flagg played heavy minutes at point guard. — Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 July 2026

The film showcases the rise of Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW) and how pro wrestling fans from the Asian country were able to get their own company started to unify a population that was starved for the sport. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

He wasn’t starved for work, landing gigs with Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Gucci and Banana Republic, among others, while appearing in the pages of most of the major fashion magazines and on the runways during the New York and Milan fashion weeks. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Critics have questioned her motivation, seeing in it a woman starved for attention. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for starved for

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