obsession

• Substantivo que designa uma preocupação excessiva, persistente e irracional com algo ou alguém, frequentemente envolvendo pensamentos ou comportamentos compulsivos e repetitivos.

A noun referring to an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone, often involving irrational motives for performing trivial or repetitive actions.

1. Compulsive behaviorB2formalmedical

   An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against one's will.

   Comportamento obsessivo-compulsivo

   • His obsession with checking the locks three times before bed was exhausting.
   • She struggled with an obsession for constant hand washing.
   • The therapist helped him understand the root of his repetitive obsessions.

   Sinônimoscompulsionfixationmaniamonomaniapreoccupation

2. Unhealthy preoccupationB2formal

   An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone.

   Obsessão

   • Her obsession with social media affected her real-life relationships.
   • His obsession with winning at all costs alienated his teammates.
   • The celebrity's obsession with fame led to a breakdown.

   Sinônimoscompulsionfixationinfatuationmaniamonomaniapreoccupation

   Antônimosdisinterestindifference