Obsession

usgb/əbˈseʃn/
noun

Something or someone that you think about all the time and can't stop thinking about.

Her obsession with chocolate is well known in our family.
Visual representation of "obsession" - Something or someone that you think about all the time and can't stop thinking about

Often appears as...

  • become an obsession
  • develop an obsession
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Excessive Focus

The word 'obsession' indicates an extreme level of concentration on a subject.

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His obsession with the game made him forget about the time.
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Disruption Hint

'Obsession' suggests a possible interference with daily life or other interests.

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Her obsession with celebrity gossip is affecting her work.
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Emotional Charge

Using 'obsession' may imply an emotional or passionate attachment to the subject.

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He speaks of his car collection with an obsession.
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