obsess

To obsess or be obsessed is to think constantly about a particular activity, object, or person. Generally, to be obsessed with anything isn’t considered to be healthy for a person’s physical or mental state; however, many people use this word to indicate desire or need.

• Jennifer is obsessed with her Facebook page.
• Jim obsesses over his grades.
• Michelle is obsessed with losing weight, even though she’s kind of skinny.
• The old man is obsessed over things that aren’t that important–such as the leaves on his lawn.
• The police detective became obsessed by the pursuit of a murderer.
• I’m obsessed with learning how to play the guitar.

Use the word "obsession" as a noun:

• Her obsession with her weight lead to her anorexia.
• My neighbor has an unhealthy obsession with guns.
• Our manager’s obsession with perfection caused several employees to leave the company.
• The man’s obsession with finding the perfect soul mate was the reason for several failed relationships.

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This page was first published on November 15, 2013.