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obsessiveness

/əbˈsɛs.ɪv.nəs/

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noun

/əbˈsɛs.ɪv.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество, когда человек одержим навязчивыми мыслями или чрезвычайно поглощён определённой идеей, чувством или деятельностью.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being dominated by persistent, intrusive thoughts or an extreme preoccupation with a particular idea, feeling, or activity.

uncountable

  1. Extreme CompulsivenessC1formal

    The quality of being dominated by persistent, intrusive thoughts or impulses that lead to repetitive behaviors.

    ruНавязчивость

    • His obsessiveness about cleanliness made him wash his hands dozens of times a day.
    • The artist's obsessiveness with detail resulted in a masterpiece, but also caused him great stress.
    • Her obsessiveness over the project's perfection led to many late nights at the office.

    Synonymscompulsivenesscompulsivity

Forms
  • obsessivenesses plural form
  • obsessivenesses' possessive plural form
  • obsessiveness's possessive singular form