Obsessive-compulsive Definition

əbsesiv kəmpulsiv
adjective
Designating or of a mental disorder, esp. a neurosis, characterized by compulsive thoughts or actions, irresistible urges, etc., that are unwanted and uncontrollable and interfere with work, social activity, and personal relationships, and often appear as repeated, somewhat ritualistic performances of certain acts.
Webster's New World

Characterized by obsessions and compulsions, especially by the need to perform repetitive tasks.

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noun
A person who is obsessive-compulsive.
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Obsessive-compulsive Sentence Examples

  • They advised putting her on a medication for obsessive compulsive disorder.

  • Many hoarders also have other mental health issues such as an anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

  • The behavior becomes a problem in children when they don't grow out of it; this signals a possible obsessive compulsive disorder or intellectual disability.

  • Someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder or compulsive hoarding will always struggle with the urge to do something he can't control.

  • He is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation and the Anxiety Disorder Association of America.

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