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obsessive-compulsive Definition

obsessive-compulsive (əb ses′iv kəm pul′siv)

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

noun

a person who is obsessive-compulsive
obsessive-compulsive Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • disorder: Itâs done nothing for my obsessive-compulsive disorder I can tell you.
  • behavior: Recent statistics suggest that as many as 1 in 25 people will experience obsessive-compulsive behavior at some point in their lives.
  • behavior: Support groups may also be helpful in accepting and changing Obsessive-Compulsive behaviors.
  • symptom: Both groups with obsessive-compulsive symptoms ( OCD; GTS with OCB ) showed impaired recognition of facial expressions of disgust.
  • tendency: Estradiol is the form associated with hyper emotional states including explosive temper and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
  • nature: Sam's compulsive nature mirrors Rita's more socially acceptable obsessive-compulsive nature.