Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compulsivo
adjective
/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
Definition
Of or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that leads a person to perform a particular behavior repeatedly.
Examples
- He has a compulsive need to check his phone every few minutes.
- She displayed compulsive eating habits that she struggled to control.
- His compulsive gambling led him to financial ruin.
Meaning
Compulsivo describes actions or behaviors that are driven by an uncontrollable urge, often resulting in repetitive actions, despite possible negative consequences.
Synonyms
- Obsessive
- Impulsive
- Compelled