obsessive (옵**세**시브) — unable to stop thinking about something; preoccupied with or constantly worrying about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to stop thinking about something; preoccupied with or constantly worrying about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈsesɪv/
Korean meaning: 강박적인, 집착하는
Korean pronunciation: 옵**세**시브
Example Sentences
- My roommate is obsessive about organizing his sock drawer by color, pattern, and thickness.
- She became obsessive about checking her ex-boyfriend's social media posts.
- His obsessive attention to detail made him an excellent proofreader but a terrible dinner guest.
obsessive
ADJECTIVE//əbˈsesɪv//
unable to stop thinking about something; preoccupied with or constantly worrying about something
An obsessive organizer repeatedly sorts the same documents late into the night
The more possessive he gets, the more aggressive he becomes!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'obsessus'에서 유래되었으며, 'ob(앞에서)' + 'sedere(앉다)'의 합성어로 '앞에 앉아서 계속 지켜보다'는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 마치 누군가가 계속 앞에 앉아서 감시하듯 한 가지 생각에만 매달리는 상태를 표현합니다.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is obsessive about organizing his sock drawer by color, pattern, and thickness.”
“She became obsessive about checking her ex-boyfriend's social media posts.”
“His obsessive attention to detail made him an excellent proofreader but a terrible dinner guest.”
“The detective's obsessive pursuit of the truth finally solved the cold case.”
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