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Meaning of obsession
The state of being obsessed with someone or something.
Etymology of obsession
The word "obsession" originates from the Latin "obsessio", meaning "a blockade" or "a siege", which is derived from "obsidere", meaning "to blockade" or "to besiege".
Historically, the word was first used in the 15th century to describe a state of being besieged or blockaded by a supernatural power, and later it evolved to describe a state of being completely dominated by a thought, feeling, or desire.
Synonyms
fixation
compulsion
preoccupation
enchantment
infatuation
fascination
captivation
enthrallment
absorption
engrossment
enchantment
besetment
bewitchment
spell
mania
passion
zeal
fervor
ardor
enthusiasm
fanaticism
monomania
idée fixe
craze
fad
obsessionality
obsessiveness
single-mindedness
dedication
devotion
commitment
addiction
dependence
habituation
enslavement
subjugation
enthrallment
mesmerization
hypnotization
bewilderment
daze
trance
stupor
coma
ecstasy
rapture
euphoria
exhilaration
intoxication
enchantress
siren
seductress
temptress
fascination
allure
attraction
captivation
enticement
invitation
lure
temptation
solicitation
coaxing
cajolery
wheedling
persuasion
inducement
goad
spur
incentive
motivation
impulse
urge
drive
momentum
thrust
impetus
pressure
push
prod
stimulus
catalyst
spark
trigger
ignition
fuel
fire
flame
blaze
conflagration
Definitions
- The state of being obsessed with someone or something, to an extent that it dominates a person's thoughts, feelings, or actions.
- * A state of being completely filled with a desire, thought, or activity, to an extent that other things are not considered.
Usage Examples
- Her obsession with her work led her to neglect her personal relationships.
- * He has an obsession with collecting rare stamps.
- * The new video game became an obsession for many teenagers.
Antonyms
indifference
apathy
disinterest
detachment
aloofness
unconcern
nonchalance
carelessness
neglect
disregard
disdain
contempt
scorn
hatred
aversion
distaste
dislike
disfavor
disapproval
rejection
dismissal
abandonment
relinquishment
surrender
resignation
abdication
renunciation
rejection
repudiation
repulsion
revulsion
abhorrence
loathing
antipathy
animosity
hostility
rancor
bitterness
acrimony
asperity
astringency
tartness
severity
harshness
cruelty
brutality
callousness
heartlessness
remorselessness
unfeelingness
insensitivity
numbness
impassiveness
impassivity
frigidity
coldness
chilliness
iciness
frostiness
glaciality