compulsive

• Bezeichnet ein Verhalten oder einen Handlungsdrang, der aus einem unwiderstehlichen inneren Zwang entsteht, oft gegen bewusste Wünsche oder Vernunft. Auch im Sinne von zwanghaft, triebhaft oder getrieben.

Describes a behavior or action that is done as a result of an irresistible urge, often against one's conscious wishes.

1. Uncontrollable urgeB2formal

   Relating to or caused by an irresistible urge to do something, often repeatedly.

   Zwanghaft

   • He has a compulsive need to check his phone every few minutes.
   • Compulsive gambling can ruin a person's finances.
   • She suffers from compulsive hand-washing due to anxiety.

   Synonymedrivenirresistibleobsessionalobsessiveuncontrollable

   Antonymedeliberateintentionalvoluntary

2. Very interesting or engagingB2informal

   So interesting or compelling that it is hard to stop doing or watching.

   Fesselnd

   • The documentary was compulsive viewing from start to finish.
   • Her novel is a compulsive read that you can't put down.
   • The game is compulsive, with players spending hours on it.

   Synonymeabsorbingcaptivatingcompellingengrossingfascinatinggrippingriveting

   Antonymeboringdullrepellentrepulsivetediousuninteresting