obsessive-compulsive
adjective
ob·ses·sive-com·pul·sive
äb-ˈse-siv-kəm-ˈpəl-siv 
əb-
: relating to or characterized by recurring obsessions and compulsions especially as symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder
an obsessive-compulsive personality
obsessive-compulsive behavior
obsessive-compulsive
noun
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Psych 101 The Unexpected Symptoms of O.C.D. Disturbing thoughts and social fixations are among the many manifestations of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Christina Caron, New York Times, 16 May 2025
However, Hippler said, defense experts could speak to those certain ASD or obsessive-compulsive behaviors for rebuttal arguments.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
About two-thirds of people with ADHD have been diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).8
Symptoms and Traits
While every neurodivergent individual experiences unique emotional and behavioral symptoms.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
For instance, exposure therapy tends to be the go-to for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Mar. 2025
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Christina Caron, New York Times, 16 May 2025
However, Hippler said, defense experts could speak to those certain ASD or obsessive-compulsive behaviors for rebuttal arguments.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
About two-thirds of people with ADHD have been diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).8
Symptoms and Traits
While every neurodivergent individual experiences unique emotional and behavioral symptoms.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
For instance, exposure therapy tends to be the go-to for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsessive-compulsive
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