CEFR B2

obsess

verb

Meaning

To preoccupy the mind to an excessive or compulsive degree, often to the exclusion of other thoughts or activities.

Examples

She obsessed over every detail of the project, unable to let anything go.
He obsessed about his ex-girlfriend for months after their breakup.

Synonyms: preoccupy, fixate, haunt, infatuate

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

obsess (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛs/

Definition

To preoccupy the mind to an excessive or compulsive degree, often to the exclusion of other thoughts or activities.

Examples

She obsessed over every detail of the project, unable to let anything go.
He obsessed about his ex-girlfriend for months after their breakup.
The media seemed to obsess about the scandal, giving it constant coverage.

How to Use obsess

obsess over (prepositional phrase): To think about something constantly and in an unhealthy way. — "He obsesses over every little flaw in his work."
obsess about (prepositional phrase): To be preoccupied with a particular subject or person. — "She obsesses about her ex-boyfriend's new relationship."

Synonyms of obsess

Words with a similar meaning to obsess:

Antonyms of obsess

Words with the opposite meaning to obsess:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary