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Definition of compulsive - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
psychology personTECH. person who cannot stop doing certain actions repeatedlyTECH.
- A compulsive often washes their hands many times a day.
Adjective
1.
behaviorirresistibly interesting or engaging
- The novel was compulsive reading.
2.
uncontrolled behaviorTECH. unable to control or resist a behavior or urgeTECH.
- He has a compulsive need to check his phone.
Expressions with compulsive
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said when a book is so gripping you cannot stop
This thriller hooks you from page one; it is compulsive reading.
person who lies habitually without control
She realized he was a compulsive liar after catching him in many lies.
book or text so interesting you cannot stop reading
Her new novel is compulsive reading from start to finish.
uncontrollable urge to do something repeatedly
She has a compulsive streak for cleaning the house.
content that is irresistibly engaging to watch
The new thriller series is compulsive viewing.
excessively focused on specific routines or tasks
His obsessive-compulsive attention to detail is impressive.
strong urge to constantly tidy up
He couldn't resist his compulsive decluttering even during holidays.
person who can't discard possessions easily
A compulsive hoarder filled his house with newspapers.
repetitive actions done to reduce anxiety even if they cause harm
Compulsive behaviour made him wash his hands many times a day.
mental disorder with strong urge to keep useless things
Compulsive hoarding made her house full of old newspapers.
Origin of compulsive
Latin, compulsus (driven)
Terms with compulsive included in their meaning
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compulsion
compulsive need for harmful substances or activities
acr: obsessive-compulsive disorder
mental health issue with repeated thoughts or actions
behavioral
involving compulsive or obsessive behavior
psychology
compulsive fixation on an activity or entity
personality
showing compulsive and stubborn traits
compulsive need
obtain something needed or craved compulsively
medical
compulsive need to use cocaine despite harm
attention-seeking
seeking attention in a compulsive way
drug dependency
chronic condition of compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences
psychology
person with compulsive need for sexual activity
psychology
person with compulsive desire to control others
behavior
the tendency to act in a compulsive manner
public exposure
compulsive desire to expose genitals in public
hobby
compulsive birdwatching to see rare species
compulsive
person who cannot stop spending money
psychology
obsessive-compulsive behavior or rituals
psychology
compulsive behavior of checking one's body for flaws
medical
tricyclic antidepressant used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
technology
compulsive use of digital technology affecting daily life
compulsive writer
person with a compulsive urge to write
acr: homosexual obsessive-compulsive disorder
condition where people worry about being gay
acr: Internet addiction disorder
compulsive need to use the internet excessively
digital behavior
compulsive need to check information, causing distraction or loss of focus
psychology
person with a compulsive urge to steal
Examples of compulsive in a sentence
A compulsive may struggle with gambling. His compulsive storytelling kept everyone entertained. The series is compulsive viewing for fans. Her compulsive shopping worried her family. He displayed compulsive eating habits under stress.
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- French:personne compulsive, irrésistible, ...
- German:Zwanghafter, fesselnd, ...
- Italian:compulsivo, irresistibile, ...
- Spanish:compulsivo, adictivo, ...
- Portuguese:compulsivo, viciante, ...
- Chinese:强迫症患者, 引人入胜的, ...
- Japanese:強迫的な人, 夢中にさせる, ...
- Arabic:مُضْطَرِب قَهْرِي, شَيِّق, ...
- Hebrew:כְּפִיָּתִי, כּוֹבֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:навязчивый человек, увлекательный, ...
- Ukrainian:компульсивна особа, захоплюючий, ...
- Hindi:बाध्यकारी व्यक्ति, अवरोधक, ...
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