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
Athletes acknowledge that fixated strangers are impacting their mental health.
—
Carson Kessler, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Most companies remain fixated on external strategy and quarterly targets.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
One hundred years ago this month, Americans became fixated on a sensational jury trial in Dayton, Tennessee.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Just as Garcia and Cross become fixated on each other, Louise develops an obsession with a seeming cult leader named Vernon Jefferson Peak (Austin Butler).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 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.
Carson Kessler, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Most companies remain fixated on external strategy and quarterly targets.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
One hundred years ago this month, Americans became fixated on a sensational jury trial in Dayton, Tennessee.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Just as Garcia and Cross become fixated on each other, Louise develops an obsession with a seeming cult leader named Vernon Jefferson Peak (Austin Butler).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 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 28 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share