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
There’s the world-weary Fundholz hoping his begging will earn him enough for a little schnapps, and Tönnchen, forever fixated on food.
—
Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
After watching Top Gun as a child, David Ellison became fixated on flying.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Raducanu is one of a number of WTA Tour players who have recounted experiences with stalkers, or fixated persons, this year.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Fastvold was already fixated on the idea of embodying that intention in her own way, and so discovering the Shakers’ story felt like the answer to a prayer.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fixated
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
After watching Top Gun as a child, David Ellison became fixated on flying.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Raducanu is one of a number of WTA Tour players who have recounted experiences with stalkers, or fixated persons, this year.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Fastvold was already fixated on the idea of embodying that intention in her own way, and so discovering the Shakers’ story felt like the answer to a prayer.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fixated
Cite this Entry
“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixated. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share