fixated
adjective
fix·at·ed
ˈfik-ˌsā-təd 
: arrested in development or adjustment
especially
: arrested at a pregenital level of psychosexual development
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Don’t become fixated on which field is the least automatable.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 20 May 2026
As Gilgeous-Alexander received his trophy, Wembanyama sat on the bench, fixated on the court.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Emry Schwalm fixated on the hair in front of her and fell into lockstep with it.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 20 May 2026
As Gilgeous-Alexander received his trophy, Wembanyama sat on the bench, fixated on the court.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Emry Schwalm fixated on the hair in front of her and fell into lockstep with it.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixated. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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