Obsess

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛs/

Definitions of obsess

verb to preoccupy or fill the mind continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent

Example Sentences

A1 She obsesses over keeping her room clean and organized.

A2 He obsesses over his appearance, always checking himself in the mirror.

B1 The detective obsesses over solving the case, working day and night to gather clues.

B2 She obsesses over her work, constantly striving for perfection in every project.

C1 The artist obsesses over every detail of his paintings, spending hours perfecting each stroke.

C2 He obsesses over his research, delving deep into the subject matter to uncover new insights.

Examples of obsess in a Sentence

formal She tends to obsess over the smallest details when working on a project.

informal My sister really obsesses over her favorite TV show.

slang I totally obsess over that new video game, I can't stop playing it.

figurative His mind would obsess over the possibilities of what could have been if he had made different choices.

Grammatical Forms of obsess

• past tense: obsessed
• plural: obsesses
• comparative: more obsessed
• superlative: most obsessed
• present tense: obsess
• future tense: will obsess
• perfect tense: have obsessed
• continuous tense: is obsessing
• singular: obsess
• positive degree: obsess
• infinitive: to obsess
• gerund: obsessing
• participle: obsessed

Origin and Evolution of obsess

First Known Use: 1531 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'obsess' originated from the Latin word 'obsidere' meaning 'to besiege'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of being besieged, the word 'obsess' evolved to mean being preoccupied or haunted by a persistent idea or feeling.