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навя́зчивая иде́я — meaning in English

navyazchivaya ideya

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English meaning

fixation noun An intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing.
obsession noun A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

Senses

навя́зчивая иде́я is used for these senses in English:

obsession An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.

fixation — full definition

noun An intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing.
noun The act of fixing or holding something securely in place, or making it permanently stable.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

одержи́мость закрепле́ние свя́зывание фикса́ция иде́я-фикс заци́кленность ма́ния