CEFR B2

obsession

noun

Meaning

A persistent, unwanted thought or feeling that dominates a person's mind, often leading to compulsive behavior.

Examples

Her obsession with cleanliness made it difficult for her to relax in any public place.
The artist's obsession with capturing the perfect light defined his entire career.

Synonyms: preoccupation, fixation, infatuation, compulsion

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obsession (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əbˈseʃən/

Definition

A persistent, unwanted thought or feeling that dominates a person's mind, often leading to compulsive behavior.

Examples

Her obsession with cleanliness made it difficult for her to relax in any public place.
The artist's obsession with capturing the perfect light defined his entire career.
He developed an unhealthy obsession with online gaming, neglecting his studies and social life.

How to Use obsession

obsession with (prepositional phrase): The focus of a strong, often unhealthy, interest or fixation. — "His obsession with collecting rare coins was well-known."

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