obsessed
/əbˈsɛst/
ADJECTIVE
1. Being intensely preoccupied with a subject or emotion
Having one's thoughts persistently occupied by a particular topic, person, activity, or emotion, often to an excessive degree.
1.1. Being unable to stop thinking about something
Having persistent and excessive thoughts about a particular interest, subject, or concern.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- indifferent
- uninterested
- disinterested
- detached
Examples
- She's obsessed with collecting vintage records from the 1960s.
- His friend is obsessed with the latest technology gadgets.
- Jane is obsessed with achieving perfection in everything she does.
Related Words
- obsessive
- preoccupation
- fixation
- rumination
- overthinking
1.2. Being intensely interested or fascinated
Showing unusually strong enthusiasm, attraction, or fascination toward a person, activity, or subject.
Synonyms
- fascinated
- captivated
- engrossed
- enthralled
- infatuated
Antonyms
- bored
- apathetic
- unenthusiastic
- disinterested
Examples
- He's obsessed with his favorite TV show and never misses an episode.
- She has been obsessed with classical music since childhood.
Related Words
- passionate
- enthusiastic
- intrigued
- enamored
- devoted
1.3. Being excessively worried or concerned
Being persistently troubled or anxious about a particular situation, problem, or possible outcome.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unconcerned
- nonchalant
- insouciant
- carefree
Examples
- He became obsessed with the possibility of making a mistake.
- She was so obsessed with the outcome that she could barely sleep.
Related Words
- anxiety
- apprehension
- concern
- distress
- brooding
ADJECTIVE
2. Being dominated or controlled by an external influence
Being strongly influenced or controlled by an outside force, traditionally described as the influence of evil spirits.
2.1. Being influenced by evil spirits
Describing someone believed to be under the influence or control of evil spirits, without those spirits actually residing within the person.
Synonyms
Related Words
- demonized
- afflicted
- tormented
- supernatural
VERB
3. Being dominated by persistent thoughts
Having one's thoughts or attention taken over by a particular person, subject, or idea.
3.1. Having thoughts dominated by someone or something
Being so strongly affected by a person or subject that it continually occupies one's mind.
Synonyms
- preoccupied
- dominated
- consumed
- gripped
- engrossed
Antonyms
- detached
- indifferent
- unconcerned
Examples
- The detective became obsessed with solving the cold case.
Related Words
- captivated
- possessed
- controlled
- fixated