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obsession in Italian

obsession in Italian is ossessione, fissa — obsession means a single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

obsession in Italian

ossessione
noun
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
fissa
noun
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.
ossessione
noun
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

What does "obsession" mean?

  1. noun A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.
    "His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight."
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obsession in a sentence

  • His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight.
  • Running became something of an obsession for her after the marathon.

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What is "obsession" in Italian?

"obsession" in Italian is ossessione, fissa. obsession means: A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

How do you use "obsession" in a sentence?

Example: "His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight." In Italian, "obsession" is ossessione, fissa.

Are there other ways to say "obsession" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "obsession": ossessione, fissa.

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