obsessed

The word “obsessed” has 2 syllables: ob-sessed

It's pronounced as /əbˈsɛst/


What is synonym and antonym for obsessed?

In the thesaurus, “obsessed” has 14 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obsessed along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obsessed

  • anxious
  • attracted
  • captivated
  • concerned
  • dominated
  • enchanted
  • fascinated
  • happy
  • haunted
  • interested
  • intrigued
  • preoccupied
  • troubled
  • worried

Antonyms for obsessed

  • apathetic
  • bored
  • casual
  • cool
  • detached
  • disinterested
  • dispassionate
  • indifferent
  • nonchalant
  • tired
  • unconcerned
  • unenthusiastic
  • uninterested
  • uninvolved
  • wearied

Meanings of obsessed

  • verb
    1. (passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.
    2. To dominate the thoughts of someone.
    3. (construed with over) To think or talk obsessively about.
  • adjective
    1. Intensely preoccupied with or by a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.
    2. Influenced or controlled by evil spirits, but less than possessed in that the spirits do not actually reside in the victim.

Example Sentences

  • She's obsessed with collecting vintage records from the 1960s.
  • His friend is obsessed with the latest technology gadgets.
  • The detective became obsessed with solving the cold case.
  • Jane is obsessed with achieving perfection in everything she does.
  • He's obsessed with his favorite TV show and never misses an episode.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obsessed, such as: anxious, apathetic, attracted, bored, captivated, casual, concerned.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fascinated

  • beguiled
  • bewitched
  • captivated
  • charmed
  • delighted
  • enchanted
  • enticed
  • entranced
  • gripped
  • immersed
  • interested
  • intrigued
  • involved
  • killed
  • mesmerized
  • obsessed
  • occupied
  • pleased
  • seduced
  • tempted
  • thrilled

queer

  • bizarre
  • blight
  • botch
  • counterfeit
  • crazy
  • curious
  • debatable
  • demean
  • dent
  • desolate
  • ding
  • discomfort
  • disputable
  • distress
  • doubtful
  • dubious
  • eccentric
  • erratic
  • fake
  • false
  • forged
  • funny
  • humble
  • humiliate
  • lacerate
  • obsessed
  • odd
  • ornamental
  • peculiar
  • problematic
  • problematical
  • questionable
  • remarkable
  • shame
  • sick
  • strange
  • suspect
  • suspicious
  • torment
  • torture
  • uncommon
  • unusual
  • weird
  • worried
  • wound

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