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obsessive-compulsive

/əbˌses.ɪv kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/

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adjective

/əbˌses.ɪv kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/C1formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к личности или поведению, характеризующемуся чрезмерной аккуратностью, перфекционизмом и потребностью в контроле, часто связанный с психическим расстройством — обсессивно-компульсивным расстройством (ОКР).

Relating to a personality or behavior characterized by excessive orderliness, perfectionism, and a need for control, often associated with the mental health condition Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

  1. Characterized by obsessions and compulsionsB2formalmedical

    Relating to or characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform.

    ruОбсессивно-компульсивный

    • The patient exhibited obsessive-compulsive tendencies, such as repeatedly checking the locks.
    • Obsessive-compulsive disorder can significantly impact daily life.
    • The therapist specializes in treating obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
  2. Excessively meticulous or perfectionistB2informal

    Informally used to describe someone who is extremely careful, orderly, or perfectionistic about details.

    ruЧрезмерно дотошный или перфекционист

    • He is obsessive-compulsive about keeping his desk perfectly organized.
    • Her obsessive-compulsive attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
    • Don't be so obsessive-compulsive about the arrangement of the books.

    Synonymsanalanal retentivefastidiousfussymeticulousperfectionistpickyscrupulous

    Antonymscarelessdisorderlyeasygoingflexiblemessynegligentsloppy

Forms
  • more obsessive-compulsive comparative form
  • most obsessive-compulsive superlative form

noun

/əbˌses.ɪv kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, проявляющего черты обсессивно-компульсивного расстройства, такие как навязчивые мысли и повторяющиеся действия.

A noun referring to a person who exhibits characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder, such as persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

  1. Person with OCDB2formalmedical

    A person who has obsessive-compulsive disorder, characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

    ruЧеловек с ОКР

    • The therapist specializes in helping obsessive-compulsives manage their symptoms.
    • Many obsessive-compulsives find relief through cognitive behavioral therapy.
    • He was diagnosed as an obsessive-compulsive after years of struggling with rituals.
Forms
  • obsessive-compulsives plural form
  • obsessive-compulsives' possessive plural form
  • obsessive-compulsive's possessive singular form