obsession

[əbˈsɛʃən]

obsession Definition

• 1. the state of being obsessed with someone or something
• 2. an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind

Using obsession: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obsession" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His obsession with cleanliness bordered on the pathological.

• Example

  She has an obsession with her weight.

• Example

  He has an obsession with conspiracy theories.

• Example

  Her obsession with becoming famous is unhealthy.

obsession Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for obsession

• fixation
• compulsion
• mania
• preoccupation
• infatuation

Antonyms for obsession

• indifference
• apathy

Idioms Using obsession

• have an obsession with

  to be excessively preoccupied or fixated with someone or something

  Example

  She has always had an obsession with cleanliness.

• obsessed with

  having an excessive preoccupation or fixation with someone or something

  Example

  He is obsessed with his appearance.

• obsession with perfection

  an excessive preoccupation or fixation with achieving perfection

  Example

  Her obsession with perfection is causing her a lot of stress.

Phrases with obsession

• obsession with

  an excessive preoccupation or fixation with someone or something

  Example

  His obsession with cleanliness bordered on the pathological.

• obsession over

  an excessive concern or worry about someone or something

  Example

  She has an obsession over her weight.

• obsession for

  an intense desire or interest in someone or something

  Example

  His obsession for conspiracy theories is well-known.

Origins of obsession

from Latin 'obsessio', meaning 'siege'

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Summary: obsession in Brief

The term 'obsession' [əbˈsɛʃən] refers to the state of being excessively preoccupied or fixated with someone or something, or an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind. It can manifest in various forms such as cleanliness, weight, or conspiracy theories. 'Obsession' extends into phrases like 'obsession with,' and idioms like 'have an obsession with,' denoting excessive preoccupation or fixation.