obsessed
əbˈsɛst
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Definition of obsessed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
single goaltoo focused on one thing, person, or idea
  • She is obsessed with vintage cameras.
2.
powerful feelingsdriven or controlled by a strong feeling or desire
  • He seemed obsessed by revenge after the loss.
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thinking only about yourself and your own needs
He is so self-obsessed he ignores everyone else.

Origin of obsessed

Latin, obsessus (besieged)

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obsessive person
person obsessed with cleanliness and order
obsession
person obsessed with computer technology
sports
obsessed with football activities
strong interest
become very interested or obsessed with something
informal
person obsessed with health and well-being
obsessed
temporarily obsessed with an activity
self-obsessed person
person extremely focused on their own importance
informal
obsessed without any tangible benefit

Examples of obsessed in a sentence

  • They became obsessed with the latest conspiracy theory.
  • She grew obsessed with uncovering the truth.
  • They were obsessed by the idea of perfection.

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  1. French:obsédé, hanté, ...
  2. German:besessen, ...
  3. Italian:ossessionato, ...
  4. Spanish:obsesionado, ensimismado, ...
  5. Portuguese:obcecado, dominado, ...
  6. Chinese:痴迷的, 着魔的, ...
  7. Japanese:取り憑かれている, 取り憑かれた, ...
  8. Arabic:مَهْووس, مُهَوَّس, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹבְסֵסִיבִי, ...
  10. Russian:одержимый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:одержимий, схиблений, ...
  12. Hindi:जुनूनी, ग्रस्त, ...
obsess
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Definition of obsess - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
mindtr.dominate the thoughts of someonetr.
  • The idea of failure obsessed him.
haunt preoccupy
2.
psychologyintr.worry neurotically or obsessivelyintr.
  • He obsesses about his health constantly.
fixate preoccupy
3.
cause obsessiontr.Rareaffect someone with an obsessiontr.Rare
  • He is obsessed with collecting rare books..
haunt preoccupy
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Origin of obsess

Latin, obsessus (besieged)

Examples of obsess in a sentence

  • He would obsess about his appearance before every meeting.
  • She tends to obsess over minor details.
  • They obsess about their appearance before every event.
  • Don't obsess about what others think.

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  1. French:obséder, s'obséder, ...
  2. German:beherrschen, sich ängstigen, ...
  3. Italian:ossessionare, ossessionarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:obsesionar, obsesionarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:obsessionar, ficar obcecado, ...
  6. Chinese:萦绕, 过分担忧, ...
  7. Japanese:支配する, 心配する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَحْوَذَ, هَوِسَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטְרִיד, לְאוֹבְסֵס, ...
  10. Russian:овладеть, зацикливаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заволодівати, зациклюватися, ...
  12. Hindi:मन में छा जाना, चिंता करना, ...
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