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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

obsessiveness

/ɒbˈsɛsɪvˌnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does obsessiveness mean?

noun

A state of being excessively preoccupied with something, often to the point of being intrusive or compulsive. A tendency to become fixated on a particular idea or activity.

Example

"Her obsessiveness with the project led her to spend every waking moment working on it."

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