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obsessionalism Synonyms
Another word for obsessionalism
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• noun (Context 1)
The tendency to be preoccupied with a persistent idea, thought, or feeling, often leading to a rigid or compulsive pattern of behavior.
Usage Example
"The director's obsessiveness with historical accuracy meant that every costume took months to design and research."
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obsessiveness
Strong
fixation
compulsion
preoccupation
• noun (Context 2)
In psychology and psychiatry, a clinical condition or personality trait characterized by the recurrence of intrusive thoughts, anxieties, or compulsive actions.
Usage Example
"Early psychiatric literature often distinguished between acute neurosis and an underlying character trait of obsessiveness."
Strongest
obsessiveness
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neurosis
Opposites of obsessionalism
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of obsessionalism varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
indifference
apathy
flexibility
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