obsessional

[US]/əb'sɛʃənl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. unable to escape; compelling.

Example Sentences

Objective:To observe the effetc of psychological direction on obsessional neurosis.

Fandom—the obsessional identification with a sports team—is universal.

an obsessional focus on cleanliness

an obsessional need for control

obsessional behavior towards a certain person

obsessional thoughts about germs

an obsessional interest in conspiracy theories

obsessional behavior towards a celebrity

obsessional thoughts about past mistakes

an obsessional need for perfection

Real-world Examples

I'm extremely untidy, I'm very detailed, I tend to be obsessional. I get very depressed and black-humoured.

Source: How to become Sherlock Holmes

Morgan, obsessional crimes are your specialty.

Source: Criminal Minds Season 3

Well, there's two kinds of obsessional offenders that would send gifts to survivors.

Source: Criminal Minds Season 3

It's a condition characterized by unwanted thoughts or urges that generate high levels of anxiety and repetitive acts meant to neutralize the obsessional thought.

Source: New York Times

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