Word of the Day: 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.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with O page to see the list of all words starting with letter O. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
