adjective

obsessed

obsessed, fixated, preoccupied

He is obsessed with his new car.

He is obsessed with his new car.

She became obsessed with the idea of winning.

She became obsessed with the idea of winning.

obsessed with ((sth./sb.)) thinking about (sth./sb.) all the time He is obsessed with his new car.

Synonyms: fixated, preoccupied; Antonyms: indifferent

From Latin 'obsidere' (to besiege). 'ob-' (against) + 'sedere' (to sit). Literally 'to sit down against'.

Imagine an idea 'sitting on' your mind and not leaving, like a siege.

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