How Do You Spell OBSESSED?

Pronunciation: [ɒbsˈɛst] (IPA)

The word "obsessed" is spelled with a double "s" after the letter "b". This is because the "b" and the "s" together make a "bss" sound, like in the word "abstinence". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "obsessed" is spelled /əbˈsɛst/, with the stressed syllable being the second one, and the "ss" sound being spelled as /s/ and not as /z/. The word refers to a state of being excessively preoccupied with a particular person, thing, or idea.

OBSESSED Meaning and Definition

1. Obsessed is an adjective that refers to a state of being preoccupied or fixated on something or someone to an unhealthy degree. When a person is obsessed, they demonstrate an extreme and uncontrollable interest, attachment, or infatuation towards a particular thing, concept, or person. This obsession often dominates their thoughts, feelings, and actions, affecting their daily life and overall wellbeing.

   An individual who is obsessed might have an excessive desire to acquire, possess, or achieve something. This can manifest as an all-consuming focus on material possessions, power, success, or even a certain goal or outcome. They may exhibit relentless dedication, often neglecting other aspects of their life such as relationships, hobbies, or personal growth. Additionally, an obsession can also pertain to an intense romantic or emotional fixation on another person, often leading to possessiveness or controlling behavior.

   Obsession can have negative consequences, as it can result in an unhealthy imbalance and narrow worldview. It can lead to irrational thinking, impulsivity, or inability to accept alternative perspectives. Moreover, constant preoccupation with a specific subject can cause distress, anxiety, or isolation.

   It should be noted that obsession is distinct from healthy enthusiasm or passion. While a healthy interest is rooted in balanced and constructive engagement, an obsession goes beyond normal limits and becomes a source of distress or dysfunction.

Top Common Misspellings for OBSESSED *

• obssessed 21.2454212%
• obessed 19.7802197%
• obssesed 15.018315%
• obcessed 8.7912087%
• obbsessed 8.4249084%
• obseesed 2.7472527%
• obbessed 2.3809523%
• obscessed 2.014652%
• obesessed 1.098901%
• obessessed 0.5494505%
• absessed 0.3663003%
• obsesd 0.3663003%
• ubsesed 0.3663003%
• obsessd 0.3663003%
• ubsessed 0.3663003%
• absesed 0.1831501%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of OBSESSED

The word obsessed originated from the Latin term obsessus, which is the past participle of the verb obsidere. Obsidere is a combination of two Latin words: ob, meaning in front of or against, and sedere, meaning to sit. Therefore, the literal meaning of obsidere is to sit against or to besiege. Over time, the term evolved and began to carry the meaning of being preoccupied or tormented by something, which resulted in the modern English word obsessed.

Similar spelling words for OBSESSED

• obsessivity,
• abscessed,
• obsessive,
• obsess,
• abscised,
• obsessively,
• sex-obsessed,
• obsessional,
• APSASD,
• obesest,
• Abacist,
• obsession,
• OPASSIST,
• epicist,
• epicyst,
• self-obsessed,
• upsized,
• Absist,
• health-obsessed,
• IPCISD,
• obsest.

Conjugate verb Obsessed

CONDITIONAL

I would obsess

we would obsess

you would obsess

he/she/it would obsess

they would obsess

FUTURE

I will obsess

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have obsessed

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PAST

I obsessed

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PAST PERFECT

I had obsessed

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PRESENT

I obsess

we obsess

you obsess

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they obsess

PRESENT PERFECT

I have obsessed

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I am obsessing

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