compulsiveness
/kəmˈpʌlsɪvnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being unable to stop doing something, often because of an irresistible urge or anxiety.
- The therapist helped him understand that his compulsiveness with cleaning was a symptom of anxiety.
- Some people mistake dedication for compulsiveness when a person works long hours without rest.
- Her compulsiveness about checking the locks three times every night made her late for work.
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