addictive
adjective
null addicting producing or tending to cause addiction.
addictiveness
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a word derived from
addictive.
Example Sentences
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It’s unclear where we go from here, but if today’s lawsuits over the addictiveness and harms of social media are any indication, we’ll potentially see years of disagreement—and damage—before AI companies face real consequences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
And the complaints raised about TikTok in terms of its addictiveness, reinforcement of unhealthy behavior and risk of predation have been leveled at other social networks as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
YouTube already face hundreds of lawsuits filed on behalf of children and school districts about the addictiveness of social media.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2023
Many platforms have or are contributing to problems vis-à-vis child safety, addictiveness for minors, and the mental health of teenage users.
From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2023
Beneath the truth-telling and addictiveness of these podcasts, what we see is death and tragedy yielding profit for others.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2021
