obsessing
word · lemma: obsess
Definition
Focusing so much on something or someone that you can't stop thinking about it, often in an unhealthy or anxious way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal, often paired with 'about' (obsessing about). Used for repeated, intrusive thoughts, not positive fascination. Common with anxiety or when worrying excessively.
Spanish: obsesionarse - obsesionandoPortuguese (BR): obcecar-se - obsessivamente pensandoPortuguese (PT): obcecar-se - obcecadoChinese (Simplified): 着迷 - 困扰Chinese (Traditional): 著迷 - 困擾Hindi: अति चिंता करना - किसी बात पर फँस जानाArabic: الهوس - منشغل بشدةBengali: অতিরিক্ত চিন্তা করা - আতঙ্কিত হওয়াRussian: зацикливаться - одержимо думатьJapanese: 執着する - こだわるVietnamese: ám ảnh - suy nghĩ mãiKorean: 집착하다 - 계속 신경 쓰다Turkish: takıntı yapmak - kafaya takmakUrdu: حد سے زیادہ سوچنا - جنون میں مبتلا ہوناIndonesian: terobsesi - terus-menerus memikirkan
Example Sentences
She keeps obsessing over her exam results.
basic
I'm obsessing about what to wear to the party.
basic
Stop obsessing—everything will be fine.
basic
He's been obsessing about that mistake for days.
natural
I'm not obsessing—I just want things to be perfect.
natural
Why are you obsessing over something you can't control?
natural