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- Dictionaryobsess/əbˈsɛs/
verb
- 1. preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent: "he was obsessed with the idea of revenge"
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OBSESSED definition: 1. unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something: 2…. Learn more.
An obsession with something is an unhealthy, extreme interest in it. When someone is obsessed, they've lost control of their feelings about the object of their obsession.
The meaning of OBSESSED is preoccupied with or haunted by some idea, interest, etc. : being in a state of obsession —sometimes used in combination. How to use obsessed in a sentence.
the control of one’s thoughts by a continuous, powerful idea or feeling, or the idea or feeling itself: [ U ] His interest in detective stories has turned to obsession. [ C ] They have an obsession with making money. (Definition of obsession from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of obsession.
OBSESSED meaning: 1. unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something: 2…. Learn more.
Obsessed definition: having an obsession (usually followed by with or by). See examples of OBSESSED used in a sentence.
The meaning of OBSESSION is a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling; broadly : compelling motivation. How to use obsession in a sentence.
Obsess definition: to dominate or preoccupy the thoughts, feelings, or desires of (a person); beset, trouble, or haunt persistently or abnormally. See examples of OBSESS used in a sentence.
to haunt or excessively preoccupy the mind of; to engage in obsessive thinking : become obsessed with an idea… See the full definition
You can obsess about something, like the tiny spot on your shoes that no one can even see, or be obsessed, or haunted or preoccupied by something. For example, the memory of a big, delicious dinner could obsess a hungry man.
