Obsessed: meaning, definitions and examples

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obsessed

[ əbˈsɛst ]

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feeling

Preoccupying the mind or feelings; continually and intrusively worried or anxious.

Synonyms

consumed, fixated, possessed

Examples of usage

I am obsessed with finding the perfect gift for her birthday.
He became obsessed with the idea of becoming a famous musician.

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behavior

Strongly inclined or motivated to do something.

Synonyms

determined, driven, focused

Examples of usage

She is obsessed with achieving success in her career.
He is obsessed with keeping his house clean and organized.

Translations

Translations of the word "obsessed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obcecado

🇮🇳 मग्न

🇩🇪 besessen

🇮🇩 terobsesi

🇺🇦 одержимий

🇵🇱 opętany

🇯🇵 取り憑かれた (toritsukareta)

🇫🇷 obsédé

🇪🇸 obsesionado

🇹🇷 takıntılı

🇰🇷 집착하는 (jipchak haneun)

🇸🇦 مهووس

🇨🇿 posedlý

🇸🇰 posadnutý

🇨🇳 痴迷 (chīmí)

🇸🇮 obseden

🇮🇸 heltekinn

🇰🇿 әуесқой

🇬🇪 მოწადინებული

🇦🇿 məşğul

🇲🇽 obsesionado

Word origin

The word 'obsessed' originates from the Latin word 'obsessus', which means 'besieged'. The modern usage of the word evolved in the 16th century to describe a state of being preoccupied or fixated on something. Over time, the word has come to represent a strong and often overwhelming focus or attachment to a particular idea, person, or activity.