Monomania

/ˌmɑːnəˈmeɪniə/
noun

The obsession or excessive focus on a single thing.

His monomania for collecting stamps was bordering on the unhealthy.
Visual representation of "monomania" - The obsession or excessive focus on a single thing.
noun

A form of mental illness involving exaggerated focus on a single theme or topic.

The patient displayed a monomania towards cleanliness, constantly cleaning and washing her hands.
Visual representation of "monomania" - A form of mental illness involving exaggerated focus on a single theme or topic.

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Academic

noun

Excessive interest and enthusiasm about a single subject or hobby.

His monomania for football was evident in every aspect of his life.
Visual representation of "monomania" - Excessive interest and enthusiasm about a single subject or hobby.
noun

The obsession or excessive focus on a single thing.

His monomania for collecting stamps was bordering on the unhealthy.
Visual representation of "monomania" - The obsession or excessive focus on a single thing.
noun

A form of mental illness involving exaggerated focus on a single theme or topic.

The patient displayed a monomania towards cleanliness, constantly cleaning and washing her hands.
Visual representation of "monomania" - A form of mental illness involving exaggerated focus on a single theme or topic.

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

noun

Excessive interest and enthusiasm about a single subject or hobby.

His monomania for football was evident in every aspect of his life.
Visual representation of "monomania" - Excessive interest and enthusiasm about a single subject or hobby.
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Negative Connotation

Monomania suggests an unhealthy, excessive interest beyond normal hobby levels.

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His monomania with trains made him neglect his social life.
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Not Clinical

Used in everyday language, not necessarily referring to a medical condition.

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She exhibited a monomania for perfect grades.
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Potential Disapproval

Monomania often implies others might view the behavior as odd or excessive.

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People were put off by his monomania for documenting every detail of his life.
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Negative Connotation

Monomania suggests an unhealthy, excessive interest beyond normal hobby levels.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
His monomania with trains made him neglect his social life.
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Not Clinical

Used in everyday language, not necessarily referring to a medical condition.

Illustration for Not Clinical
She exhibited a monomania for perfect grades.
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Potential Disapproval

Monomania often implies others might view the behavior as odd or excessive.

Illustration for Potential Disapproval
People were put off by his monomania for documenting every detail of his life.
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Negative Connotation

Monomania suggests an unhealthy, excessive interest beyond normal hobby levels.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
His monomania with trains made him neglect his social life.
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Not Clinical

Used in everyday language, not necessarily referring to a medical condition.

Illustration for Not Clinical
She exhibited a monomania for perfect grades.
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Potential Disapproval

Monomania often implies others might view the behavior as odd or excessive.

Illustration for Potential Disapproval
People were put off by his monomania for documenting every detail of his life.
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Quote examples

Julie Klausner

American Author

I've tried open-ended jobs and found myself incredibly unhappy. I don't like the monomania of showing up every day and doing the same thing. I don't know where my next cheque is coming from, I don't know where my next job is coming from, I have really sketchy health insurance, but I need variety in my life.
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Neil Peart

Canadian Musician

Drumming completely eclipsed my life from age 13, when I started drum lessons. Everything disappeared. I'd done well in school up until that time. I was fairly adjusted socially up until that time. And I became completely monomania, obsessed all through my teens. Nothing else existed anymore.
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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis

British Politician

For me, no one aspect of the Brexit debate displays so markedly the monomania of many Brexiteers as does the Irish question.
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Quote examples

Julie Klausner

American Author

I've tried open-ended jobs and found myself incredibly unhappy. I don't like the monomania of showing up every day and doing the same thing. I don't know where my next cheque is coming from, I don't know where my next job is coming from, I have really sketchy health insurance, but I need variety in my life.
Portrait of Julie Klausner

Quote examples

Neil Peart

Canadian Musician

Drumming completely eclipsed my life from age 13, when I started drum lessons. Everything disappeared. I'd done well in school up until that time. I was fairly adjusted socially up until that time. And I became completely monomania, obsessed all through my teens. Nothing else existed anymore.
Portrait of Neil Peart

Quote examples

Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis

British Politician

For me, no one aspect of the Brexit debate displays so markedly the monomania of many Brexiteers as does the Irish question.
Portrait of Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
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