Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: obsessive

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

A device in her brain delivers jolts of electricity when it detects abnormal neural activity associated with obsessive thoughts.

Source: https://www.wired.com/story/wegovy-slashes-the-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-in-a-landmark-trial/

Ali Wong and Steven Yeun in “Beef”… an obsessive, vindictive and neurotic duo who go further and further in their attempts to ruin each other’s lives.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/twist-of-fate-sets-up-the-sizzling-anxiety-of-beef/

And as an obsessive tv watcher myself, I know that being a fan is weirdly similar.

Source: https://bleedingcool.com/tv/yellowjackets-co-creator-thanks-team-viewers-no-fan-of-death-threats/

A sense of ownership, willingness to fail, learn and obsessive dedication.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/education/how-lotus-growing-is-related-to-entrepreneurship/article67328223.ece

“Bagels just came out of my obsessive hobby to recreate the one I wanted to eat because it was gone from the world forever,” Winston said.

Source: https://scotscoop.com/boichik-bagels-founder-emily-winston-builds-a-minority-owned-enterprise/

Both my father and my son are obsessive about cricket,” Kamal Wadhera, Nehal’s father, told the Indian Express from Ludhiana.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/ipl-2023-mumbai-indians-nehal-known-as-yuvraj-singh-of-ludhiana-starts-to-make-his-mark-in-the-ipl-8602443/

But at the same time, I was always very obsessive about the things I was into.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/19/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-ask-me-anything.html

BUT, Brooks reminds us, if we become obsessive about the maintenance of a healthy body weight, we can quickly turn this happiness booster into a buster, both personally and relationally.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/timmaurer/2023/10/01/harvard-study-shows-us-how-to-invest-in-happiness/

De Palma has praised Marvin's obsessive, vengeful character, in particular, saying, "He's like The Terminator."

Source: https://collider.com/10-underrated-movies-recommended-by-brian-depalma/

Do folks just want to believe a criminology student was a true crime obsessive?

Source: https://perezhilton.com/idaho-murder-suspect-bryan-kohberger-tiktok-true-crime-podcast/

Dre is spectacularly unhinged and it’s a compelling thriller about the obsessive side of fandom.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/morganmurrell/dominique-fishback-swarm-twitter-reactions

Elton stayed true to who he was - a music obsessive, whose hunger for rock and pop has fuelled and sustained his career.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66015546?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Gary Poile of Collector, who introduced me to the curious world of Annis and George Bills troughs, warned me tracking down the historic relics could be a little obsessive.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8233130/look-what-i-found-on-my-travels/?src=rss

However, Ellen's love for Richard is obsessive and threatens to destroy not only the two of them but everyone in their lives.

Source: https://collider.com/best-classic-hollywood-films-stream-free-youtube/

Jake’s oversharing best friend, Charles Boyle, an obsessive foodie, is played by Joe Lo Truglio.

Source: https://screenrant.com/brooklyn-99-cast-character-guide/

Maya is the obsessive sister of Asahi Ikusaba, the main protagonist of this story.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-overpowered-female-characters-isekai-anime/

Mendick likens it, in the accompanying pamphlet, to the intrusiveness of pure obsessive thought disorder and recurrent anxiety dreams.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/apr/16/lindsey-mendick-where-the-bodies-are-buried-yorkshire-sculpture-park-leonardo-drew-review

Mickey has some significant red flags beyond his obsessive nature.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/every-scream-movie-ghostface-clues/

Perhaps the most controversial part of its cast, Moon Se Hoon, was hawked by fans for his obsessive behavior toward another cast member, Shin Ji Yeon.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/oshi-no-ko-reality-tv-truth-fiction-dangerous-results/