Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛʃən/
noun a persistent, disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling
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.
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.
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