obsessed

[uhb-sest]

adjective

1. having an obsession (usually followed by with orby ).

   He is obsessed with eliminating guilt.

2. having or displaying signs of an obsession.

   The audiophile entered the record store wearing an obsessed smile.

Other Word Forms

• self-obsessed adjective
• unobsessed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of obsessed¹

First recorded in 1835–45; obsess + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Mr. Le Tellier became obsessed with excavating the past of this unknown man, an inquiry that poignantly revives the valor and tragedy of World War II.

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There I am, 10 years old, reading the afternoon newspaper, and obviously I’m obsessed.

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In a world obsessed with speed, convenience and instant gratification, the ability to pause—to appreciate growth that isn’t glamorous or Instagram-ready—feels like a gift.

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Like the previous generation probably was really obsessed with “Bullet With Butterfly Wings,” and maybe newer listeners aren’t as focused on that song specifically.

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Frederick Winslow Taylor was obsessed with efficiency in factories.

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