Obsessive-compulsive (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by obsessions and compulsions; "obsessive-compulsive neurosis".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her obsessive-compulsive disorder led to hours of excessive cleaning each day to rid her home of perceived germs and bacteria.
- The character's obsessive-compulsive personality made him a great detective, as he paid attention to even the smallest details.
- His friends grew concerned about his obsessive-compulsive behavior after noticing his strict daily routine and refusal to deviate from it.
- She had struggled with obsessive-compulsive tendencies since childhood, but had learned to manage them with therapy and medication.
- The researcher's study focused on the effects of social media on individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorders, highlighting potential triggers and stressors.