Antonyms for obsessive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh b-ses-iv

Phonetic Transcription : əbˈsɛs ɪv

Definition of obsessive

Origin : 1911, from obsess + -ive. Related: Obsessively. Obsessive-compulsive is attested from 1927.

As in neurotic : adj mentally maladjusted
As in egotistic : adj conceited
As in self-involved : adj egotistic
As in self-seeking : adj egotistic
As in self-serving : adj egotistic
As in addictive : adj habit-forming
As in swellheaded : adj egotistic
As in egotistic/egoistic : adj thinking very highly of oneself
As in fanatical : adj overenthusiastic
As in feverish : adj excited, agitated
As in frenetic : adj maniacal
As in haunting : adj unforgettable

Example sentences :

The most common of these obsessive acts is washing with water (washing obsession).
Extract from : « Totem and Taboo » by Sigmund Freud

Throughout his literary activity it has an obsessive hold on his mind.
Extract from : « Prophets of Dissent » by Otto Heller

Soukanhoff was right in warning the obsessive to beware of pedantry.
Extract from : « Why Worry? » by George Lincoln Walton, M.D.

Their obsessive striving for the man proves to be determined by their restless flight from the woman.
Extract from : « Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex » by Sigmund Freud

Retrospective worry can be absolutely eliminated from the most obsessive mind by the practice of the veteran's philosophy.
Extract from : « Why Worry? » by George Lincoln Walton, M.D.

Not infrequently the obsessive diner so long hesitates before giving his final order that the waiter brings the wrong dish.
Extract from : « Why Worry? » by George Lincoln Walton, M.D.

This brings us to a form of insanity which the obsessive may well bear in mind, namely, that known as manic-depressive.
Extract from : « Why Worry? » by George Lincoln Walton, M.D.

Such maxims are quite as worthy of consideration by the obsessive as any of those previously cited.
Extract from : « Why Worry? » by George Lincoln Walton, M.D.

Henceforth she was full of sorrow, moody, tormented her husband with this obsessive idea, and renounced all joy and happiness.
Extract from : « Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology » by C. G. Jung

In fact, a remembered dream is as important as an obsessive idea and has the same meaning.
Extract from : « Psychoanalysis » by Andr Tridon

Synonyms for obsessive

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