obsessive
gb/əbsˈɛsɪv/ us/əbsˈɛsɪv/
B2
Inglese
rögeszmés, mániákus, pedáns, szőrszálhasogató, obszesszív, kényszeres, megszállott
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
be obsessive about [something/someone]
He became obsessive about counting calories and weighed himself twice a day.
Rögeszméjévé vált a kalóriák számolása, és naponta kétszer megmérte magát.
I don’t want to sound obsessive, but I’ve checked the door lock three times.
Nem akarok rögeszmésnek tűnni, de már háromszor ellenőriztem az ajtózárat.
She was obsessive over every detail of the presentation.
Esempi per chi studia
He is obsessive about his phone.
Túlságosan rá van kattanva a telefonjára.
I’m trying not to be obsessive.
Próbálok nem rögeszmés lenni.
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse obsessive (too much focus) with ambitious (strong desire to succeed).
Significato
unable to stop thinking about something
Collocazioni
obsessive thoughts
|obsessive behavior
|obsessive focus
|obsessive interest
|obsessive worry
|obsessive love
|obsessive jealousy
|obsessive fan
|obsessive checking
|obsessive need
Sinonimi
fixated (Emphasizes being stuck on one idea or person.)
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preoccupied (Often less extreme; suggests your attention is taken up.)
Contrari
relaxed (Not tense or overly concerned.)
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unconcerned (Not worried or not paying much attention.)
Temi
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definizione
If you are obsessive about something, you think about it too much and can’t stop.
Thinking about something so much that it is hard to control, often in a way that seems unhealthy or unreasonable.
B2
2
pedáns
B2
Schema d'uso:
obsessive about [details/cleanliness/organization]
She’s obsessive about keeping her desk perfectly tidy.
Mániákusan ügyel rá, hogy az íróasztala tökéletesen rendben legyen.
Our editor is obsessive, but the finished articles are always excellent.
A szerkesztőnk pedáns, de a kész cikkek mindig kiválóak.
He took an obsessive amount of time choosing the exact shade of paint.
Esempi per chi studia
My father is obsessive about cleanliness.
Apám mániákusan ügyel a tisztaságra.
Errore comune:
Obsessive is usually negative or critical; for a positive meaning, use careful or thorough.
Significato
extremely careful and perfectionist
Collocazioni
obsessive attention to detail
|obsessive neatness
|obsessive cleanliness
|obsessive organizer
|obsessive planner
|obsessive record-keeping
|obsessive editing
|obsessive tidying
|obsessive work habits
|obsessive standards
Sinonimi
meticulous (More neutral/positive; focuses on careful accuracy.)
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perfectionistic (Highlights setting unrealistically high standards.)
Contrari
sloppy (Not careful; messy or careless.)
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laid-back (Not strict about details; relaxed.)
Temi
work
|personality
|daily_life
Definizione
If someone is obsessive, they care too much about being perfect or neat.
Extremely careful about small details and wanting everything to be exact or perfect, sometimes more than is necessary.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
obszesszív
C2
kényszeres
C1
Schema d'uso:
obsessive symptoms/thoughts
The therapist asked about obsessive thoughts and any rituals used to reduce anxiety.
A terapeuta rákérdezett az obszesszív gondolatokra és azokra a rituálékra, amelyekkel a szorongást próbálta csökkenteni.
Some people experience obsessive fears without obvious compulsions.
Vannak, akik nyilvánvaló kényszercselekvések nélkül is átélnek kényszeres félelmeket.
Medication helped reduce her obsessive symptoms.
Esempi per chi studia
He talked to a doctor about obsessive thoughts.
Kényszeres gondolatokról beszélt egy orvossal.
Errore comune:
Don’t use OCD or obsessive as a casual joke about neatness; it can trivialize a medical condition.
Significato
related to obsessions in OCD
Collocazioni
obsessive symptoms
|obsessive anxiety
|obsessive fears
|obsessive rumination
|obsessive-compulsive
|obsessive rituals
|obsessive disorder
|obsessive thoughts
|obsessive behavior
|obsessive tendencies
Sinonimi
obsessional (More clinical term, used mainly in medical contexts.)
Contrari
noncompulsive (Not involving compulsive or obsession-driven patterns.)
Temi
mental_health
|medicine
Definizione
In psychology, obsessive describes repeated unwanted thoughts that are hard to control.
Relating to a mental health pattern involving persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions), often linked to anxiety and sometimes to compulsive actions.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
4
megszállott
B2
Schema d'uso:
an obsessive; [topic] obsessives
He’s a total sports obsessive and never misses a game.
Teljes sportmegszállott, és egyetlen meccset sem hagy ki.
The forum is full of camera obsessives comparing tiny differences in lenses.
A fórum tele van fényképezőgép-megszállottakkal, akik az objektívek közti apró különbségeket hasonlítgatják.
Esempi per chi studia
She is a music obsessive.
Ő valóságos zenei megszállott.
Errore comune:
This noun use is less common than the adjective; often English uses ‘an obsessive person’ instead.
Significato
a person who is obsessive
Collocazioni
fitness obsessives
|tech obsessives
|control obsessives
|detail obsessives
|sports obsessives
|food obsessives
|cleaning obsessives
|work obsessives
Sinonimi
fanatic (Stronger and often more emotional; can sound critical.)
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addict (Informal; suggests dependence, sometimes exaggerated.)
Contrari
nonchalant (A person who seems not to care much.)
Temi
people
|personality
Definizione
An obsessive is someone who is obsessed with something.
A person who is obsessive, especially someone who is overly focused on one topic, activity, or detail.
Grammatica
Forma base
obsessive
IPA
GB/əbsˈɛsɪv/
US/əbsˈɛsɪv/
Sillabe e accento
ob - sess - ive (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sess)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: obsessive
Noun
- Base: obsessive
- Plural: obsessives
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
be obsessive about [something]
1/bˈi əbsˈɛsɪv əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
care too much about something
To be obsessive about something means to think about it too much.
Esempi
- He’s obsessive about his diet and won’t eat anything with sugar.
- Don’t be obsessive about the typos—we can fix them later.
- She became obsessive about what people thought of her.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am obsessive about my work.
obsessive attention to detail
1/əbsˈɛsɪv ətˈɛnʃən tə dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
extreme focus on small details
Very strong focus on small details.
Esempi
- Her obsessive attention to detail slows the team down.
- The model was built with obsessive attention to detail.
- He’s known for obsessive attention to detail in his reports.
Esempi per chi studia
- She has obsessive attention to detail.
obsessive thoughts
1/əbsˈɛsɪv θˈɔts/
fixed phrase
repeated unwanted thoughts
Obsessive thoughts are thoughts you can’t stop having.
Esempi
- She struggled with obsessive thoughts about germs.
- Stress can make obsessive thoughts feel louder and more urgent.
- He learned strategies to respond differently to obsessive thoughts.
Esempi per chi studia
- I have obsessive thoughts sometimes.
obsessive-compulsive
1/əbsˈɛsɪv kəmpˈʌlsɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
having OCD-like traits
Obsessive-compulsive means related to OCD or similar repeated thoughts and actions.
Esempi
- The clinician noted obsessive-compulsive symptoms, including repeated hand-washing.
- He described obsessive-compulsive behaviors that took hours each day.
Esempi per chi studia
- The doctor asked about obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
obsessive-compulsive
1/əbsˈɛsɪv kəmpˈʌlsɪv/
fixed phrase
Related to obsessions and compulsions
Obsessive-compulsive behavior involves repeated unwanted thoughts and repeated actions that are hard to stop.
Esempi
- The therapist asked about his obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
- She showed some obsessive-compulsive tendencies, especially around checking locks.
- The study looked at obsessive-compulsive behavior in children and teenagers.
Esempi per chi studia
- He has obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
- The doctor asked about obsessive-compulsive behavior.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
1/əbsˈɛsɪv kəmpˈʌlsɪv dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
OCD mental health condition
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is when unwanted thoughts and repeated actions are hard to control.
Esempi
- He was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder in his twenties.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder can involve compulsive checking or mental rituals.
- Treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder often includes therapy and, sometimes, medication.
Esempi per chi studia
- She was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
1/əbsˈɛsɪv kəmpˈʌlsɪv dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Anxiety-related mental health condition
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a condition that makes someone have repeated unwanted thoughts and do repeated actions to reduce anxiety.
Esempi
- She was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder in her early twenties.
- Treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder often includes therapy and sometimes medication.
- His obsessive-compulsive disorder made everyday tasks take much longer.
Esempi per chi studia
- OCD means obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- He has obsessive-compulsive disorder and is getting help.