obsessive

/ɒbˈsɛsɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or feeling an unreasoning and often excessive interest in or preoccupation with a particular activity, object, or idea

“Her obsessive pursuit of perfection made it difficult for her to complete the project on time.”

2. noun

a person who has an excessive or unreasonable interest in or preoccupation with something

“The artist’s obsessive fan has been following his work for years.”

Synonyms

  • fixated
  • monomaniacal
  • obsessive-compulsive

Antonyms

  • nonchalant
  • uninterested