obsessive

Definition

  • adjective: thinking about something or someone too much or in a way that is not normal
  • adjective: tending to cause 'obsession'
  • synonyms: unyielding, headstrong, unrelenting

Examples

  • an 'obsessive-compulsive' person/patient = a person/patient who is 'obsessive-compulsive'

  • treatment for 'obsessive-compulsives' [=people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder]

  • The new therapy is supposed to help people control their 'obsessive' thoughts.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Easy. Why are you crying? It's... It's really the opposite of what we're going for here. Crying helps me slow down and not obsessive worried of life's problems. You know what? Let's think about something else. How about we read some mind manuals. Sounds fun. I've read most of them. (..)
    2015 Inside Out