English-French translations for obsessive

• obsédé
• obsessif
• obsessionnel
  Le gouvernement italien s'est lancé dans une campagne de sécurité obsessionnelle. The Italian Government is engaged in an obsessive security campaign.
  Le contrôle obsessionnel des frontières dans ces circonstances ne résoudra pas le problème. Obsessive policing of the borders under these circumstances will not solve the problem.
  En tant que médecin, je connais bien les caractéristiques du jeu obsessionnel ou addictif. As a medical doctor, I am well aware of the damaging characteristics of obsessive or addictive gambling.

Definition of obsessive

• Prone to cause obsession
• Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others
• Excessive, as results from obsession
• A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession

Synonyms

• unrelenting
• unyielding
• headstrong

Examples

• The idea is too tempting, its obsessive.
• Hardcore fans obsessive behavior may take over their lives.
• A workaholics obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout.

Related words

• obsessively
• obsessiveness
• obsessive-compulsive disorder
• obsessive-compulsive personality disorder