ALL meanings of obsessive-compulsive
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O o - adjective obsessive-compulsive of or relating to a personality style characterized by perfectionism, indecision, conscientiousness, concern with detail, rigidity, and inhibition. 1
- adjective obsessive-compulsive Psychiatry. of or relating to a neurosis characterized by persistent intrusion of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or the performance of actions, as repeated hand-washing, that one is unable to stop (compulsions). 1
- noun obsessive-compulsive a person having such a personality style. 1
- adjective obsessive-compulsive designating or of a mental disorder, esp. a neurosis, characterized by compulsive thoughts or actions, irresistible urges, etc., that are unwanted and uncontrollable and interfere with work, social activity, and personal relationships, and often appear as repeated, somewhat ritualistic performances of certain acts 0
- noun obsessive-compulsive a person who is obsessive-compulsive 0