obsess
Meaning
To obsess means to preoccupy or dominate one's thoughts to an excessive degree, often leading to compulsive behavior or an inability to focus on other aspects of life; it implies a loss of control over one's mental processes, typically associated with int
💡 While "obsess" can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it is important to distinguish between healthy interest and pathological fixation, as the latter can imply mental health concerns.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
evening
,
Maria
sits
at
the
small
kitchen
table
to
prepare
notes
for
her
weekly
presentation
,
arranging
index
cards
with
a
meticulous
care
that
calms
her
.
She
tends
to
obsess
about
the
order
of
points
and
smooth
transitions
,
rereading
sentences
until
each
one
sounds
natural
.
Friends
advise
her
to
prioritize
the
core
messages
rather
than
scrutinizing
every
phrase
,
but
she
finds
that
a
brief
ritual
of
review
actually
alleviates
her
anxiety
.
Once
the
slides
are
set
and
her
notes
are
simplified
,
she
can
relax
and
let
the
rest
of
the
evening
unfold
.
Over
time
this
steady
routine
has
helped
her
present
more
confidently
and
avoid
last
-
minute
panic
.
Common Phrases
obsess over
obsess about
obsessively fixate on
Synonyms
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