Obsession

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛʃən/

Definitions of obsession

noun a persistent, disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling

Example Sentences

A1 Her obsession with collecting stickers started when she was a child.

A2 His obsession with cleanliness borders on being a bit extreme.

B1 Sarah's obsession with fashion led her to pursue a career in design.

B2 The detective's obsession with solving the case consumed all of his thoughts.

C1 His obsession with perfectionism often hindered his ability to complete tasks.

C2 The artist's obsession with capturing the essence of beauty in his paintings was evident in every brushstroke.

Examples of obsession in a Sentence

formal Her obsession with collecting rare books led her to travel all over the world in search of new additions to her library.

informal I think his obsession with video games is getting out of hand. He plays for hours on end every day.

slang She's totally obsessed with that new TV show. She binge-watched the entire season in one weekend.

figurative His obsession with success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals, never settling for anything less than perfection.

Grammatical Forms of obsession

past tense

obsessed

plural

obsessions

comparative

more obsessed

superlative

most obsessed

present tense

obsesses

future tense

will obsess

perfect tense

have obsessed

continuous tense

is obsessing

singular

obsession

positive degree

obsessive

infinitive

to obsess

gerund

obsessing

participle

obsessed

Origin and Evolution of obsession

First Known Use: 1525 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'obsession' originated from the Latin word 'obsessio', which means siege or blockade.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a military context to describe a siege or blockade, the word 'obsession' evolved to refer to a persistent and intrusive preoccupation or idea in the psychological sense.