Compulsiveness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of acting compulsively.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her compulsion to check her phone every five minutes was a perfect example of her compulsiveness.
- The movie portrayed a character with a dark past whose compulsiveness towards cleanliness was a coping mechanism for her trauma.
- Scientists have been studying the link between compulsiveness and obsessive-compulsive disorder to better understand the underlying causes.
- He felt a growing sense of restlessness and irritability as his compulsiveness towards his work began to spiral out of control.
- In recent years, the compulsiveness of modern society has led to a rise in anxiety and mental health disorders among young adults.