obsessive compulsive
/əbˌsɛsɪv kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
noun
- A person who has obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- As an obsessive-compulsive, she finds it hard to leave the house without checking the stove.
- The clinic offers therapy specifically for obsessive-compulsives.
- The support group helps obsessive-compulsives share their experiences.
adjective
- Relating to a mental condition in which a person has repeated unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and feels forced to do certain actions (compulsions).
- Her obsessive-compulsive behavior made her check the door lock ten times before bed.
- He has obsessive-compulsive tendencies, like arranging his books by color.
- The therapist specializes in treating obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
- Informally, extremely focused on order, cleanliness, or details to an excessive degree.
- He has an obsessive-compulsive need to wash his hands after touching anything.
- Some people call themselves obsessive-compulsive about their hobbies, but it's usually just a joke.
- My friend is obsessive-compulsive about keeping her desk perfectly organized.