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Vocabulary Entry
obsess
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To think about something constantly or to preoccupy the mind excessively.
Example Sentences
"She tends to obsess over her grades, worrying even when her scores are good."
"He couldn't help but obsess about the details of the event for weeks."
"It's unhealthy to obsess about things that are out of your control."
N
noun
An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example Sentences
"His obsession with perfection often leads to anxiety."
"She had an obsession with collecting rare books."
"Obsession can sometimes cloud our judgment and lead to irrational decisions."