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单词 obsession
释义

obsession

noun

ob·​ses·​sion äb-ˈse-shən How to pronounce obsession (audio)
əb-
1
: a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling
broadly : compelling motivation
an obsession with profits
has an obsession with gambling
2
: something that causes an obsession
Losing weight can be an obsession that results in the avoidance of certain foods.
obsessional
äb-ˈse-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce obsession (audio)
əb-
adjective
obsessionally adverb

Synonyms

  • fetish
  • fetich
  • fixation
  • idée fixe
  • mania
  • preoccupation
  • prepossession
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Example Sentences

He was fascinated by the actress and tracking her every move had become an obsession. She has an obsession about cleanliness. Her concern about cleanliness approaches the level of obsession. Money has become an obsession for him.
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Word History

First Known Use

1680, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

obsession

noun

ob·​ses·​sion əb-ˈse-shən How to pronounce obsession (audio)
: a persistent abnormally strong interest in or concern about someone or something

Medical Definition

obsession

noun

ob·​ses·​sion äb-ˈsesh-ən, əb- How to pronounce obsession (audio)
: a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling
also : something that causes such preoccupation compare compulsion, phobia

obsession

noun

as in fascination
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned her latest obsession is a movie star who she thinks is very handsome

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fascination
  • problem
  • preoccupation
  • fixation
  • fetish
  • mania
  • enthusiasm
  • thirst
  • prepossession
  • infatuation
  • monomania
  • fetich
  • idée fixe
  • desire
  • craving
  • compulsion
  • longing
  • passion
  • hunger
  • appetite
  • trip
  • lust
  • urge
  • tendency
  • complex
  • predilection
  • quirk
  • yearning
  • proclivity
  • idiosyncrasy
  • pining
  • penchant
  • hankering
  • itch
  • predisposition
  • propensity
  • hang-up
  • drive
  • inclination
  • bent
  • yen
  • leaning
  • partiality
  • cacoëthes
  • disposition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • indifference
  • disregard
  • apathy
  • nonchalance
  • insouciance
  • disinterestedness
  • unconcern
  • unconcernedness
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