Too interested in or worried about something The meaning of obsessed is preoccupied with or haunted by some idea, interest, etc Being in a state of obsession —sometimes used in combination How to use obsessed in a sentence. To have the mind excessively preoccupied with a single emotion or topic The conference organizer obsessed over the smallest of details
Having an obsession (usually followed by with orby ). See examples of obsessed used in a sentence. Obsessed in american english (əbˈsest) adjective 1.(usually fol By with or by) having an obsession he is obsessed with eliminating guilt Definition of obsess verb from the oxford advanced learner's dictionary [transitive, usually passive] to completely fill your mind so that you cannot think of anything else, in a way that is not reasonable or normal
Having an obsession (usually fol He is obsessed with eliminating guilt Having or displaying signs of an obsession The audiophile entered the record store wearing an obsessed smile. An obsession with something is an unhealthy, extreme interest in it When someone is obsessed, they've lost control of their feelings about the object of their obsession.
Obsessed (comparative more obsessed, superlative most obsessed) intensely preoccupied with or by a given topic or emotion Driven by a specified obsession Worried, concerned, preoccupied, happy, anxious, engaged, occupied, engrossed Disinterested, indifferent, uninterested, unconcerned, cool, detached, casual, apathetic
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