OBSESSIVE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

obsessive

adjective

äb-ˈse-siv

Definition of obsessive

as in impulsive

caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects

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Recent Examples of obsessive Wanda’s obsessive drive to succeed ignites her darker side and self-destructive tendencies that led to her drug addiction. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Yayoi Kusama, whose obsessive repetitions of dots and nets became a means of expressing infinity, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary art worldwide, died on August 14 of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 That’s the stuff that drives obsessive fans, and those obsessions need to be fed, regularly and well. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 The 2016 installation also expresses two of Kusama's characteristic themes, infinity and obsessive repetition, according to the art museum's description. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obsessive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessive

Adjective

The Moon conjoins impulsive Mars, bringing more emotion into decisions about money, possessions, and personal priorities.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Nevertheless, relations with parents, bosses and authority figures might be challenging today because of impulsive or compulsive actions on the part of someone.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of impulsive

Adjective

This tension came into sharp relief last week, when Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle US claims that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children, alongside new restrictions intended to curb compulsive use among under-18s.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Applicants to the list can visit one of 32 in-person sites in Illinois, half of which are casinos, which for compulsive gamblers may invite additional temptation and discourage signup.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026