Meaning & Definition of Obsession in English
English⟶
Obsession
/əbsɛʃən/
noun
1. An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
- "Her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly"
synonym:
- compulsion,
- obsession
2. An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
synonym:
- obsession,
- fixation
Examples of using
The truly wise people usually lack the obsession.
Lucy's innocent crush turned into an obsession.