Obsessed: meaning, definitions and examples

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obsessed

 

[ ษ™bหˆsษ›st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obcecado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค—เฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช besessen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terobsesi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดะตั€ะถะธะผะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opฤ™tany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ใ‚Šๆ†‘ใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ (toritsukareta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obsรฉdรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obsesionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท takฤฑntฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง‘์ฐฉํ•˜๋Š” (jipchak haneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ูˆูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posedlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posadnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—ด่ฟท (chฤซmรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obseden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heltekinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัƒะตัา›ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ลŸฤŸul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obsesionado

Etymology

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.

See also: obsess, obsession, obsessive, obsessively, obsessiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,847, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.