obsessive (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əbˈsesɪv/
Definition
Characterized by or relating to persistent, unwanted thoughts or behaviors that are difficult to control.
Examples
Her obsessive cleaning habits made her unable to relax in her own home.
He developed an obsessive interest in collecting rare stamps.
The detective's obsessive focus on the details of the case eventually led him to the killer.
How to Use obsessive
- obsessive about (prepositional phrase)
- Having or showing an unhealthy or extreme interest in something. — "She is very obsessive about keeping her car spotless."
- obsessive-compulsive (collocation)
- Relating to or suffering from a disorder characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts and/or actions. — "He struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder."
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