obsessive
The word “obsessive” has 3 syllables: ob-ses-sive.
It's pronounced as /əbˈsɛsɪv/.
What is synonym and antonym for obsessive?
In the thesaurus, “obsessive” has 37 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obsessive along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obsessive
- bigoted
- boastful
- compulsive
- distraught
- disturbed
- dogmatic
- eerie
- enthusiastic
- fervent
- fevered
- frantic
- frenetic
- frenzied
- furious
- heated
- hectic
- impassioned
- impulsive
- manic
- memorable
- narcissistic
- narrow-minded
- nostalgic
- obsessional
- passionate
- pompous
- rabid
- restless
- self-absorbed
- selfish
- single-minded
- snobbish
- spooky
- stubborn
- subjective
- violent
- zealous
Antonyms for obsessive
- apathetic
- broad-minded
- calm
- cool
- doubting
- happy
- indifferent
- lethargic
- modest
- peaceful
- tolerant
- unenthusiastic
- unexcited
- voluntary
- wilful
- willful
Meanings of obsessive
- noun
- A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.
- adjective
- Prone to cause obsession.
- Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
- Excessive, as results from obsession.
Example Sentences
- Obsessive behaviors can significantly interfere with daily functioning.
- She has an obsessive need to check her phone every few minutes.
- His obsessive attention to detail makes him a valuable asset in quality control.
- Obsessive thoughts about cleanliness dominate her mind, leading to excessive cleaning.
- The detective's obsessive pursuit of the truth drives him to solve even the most challenging cases.
On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obsessive, such as: apathetic, bigoted, boastful, broad-minded, calm, compulsive, cool.
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