fixated

adjective

fix·​at·​ed ˈfik-ˌsā-təd 

: arrested in development or adjustment

especially : arrested at a pregenital level of psychosexual development

Examples of fixated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

OpenAI's own summary is that the programs became fixated and went to extreme lengths for a narrow goal. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

While plenty of investors remain fixated on the artificial intelligence winners, Cramer argued several companies in more traditional industries have been unfairly punished despite delivering strong quarters. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026

While eyes are fixated on the two most recent draft picks, the Lakers’ leading summer league scorer is unheralded Arthur Kaluma. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

But what if the tables were turned and Messi appeared to be fixated on you? — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of fixate

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fixated

• abated
• ablated
• awaited
• belated
• berated
• castrated
• chelated
• citrated
• collated
• conflated
• created
• curated

Medical Definition

fixated

adjective

fix·​at·​ed

: arrested in development or adjustment

especially : arrested at a pregenital level of psychosexual development