Meaning
compulsive
- resulting from or driven by an irresistible, irrational impulse
In a sentence
Lo shopping compulsivo può portare a gravi difficoltà finanziarie se ignorato.
Compulsive shopping can lead to severe financial hardship if ignored.
Il suo bisogno compulsivo di controllare le serrature derivava dall'ansia.
His compulsive need to check the locks stemmed from anxiety.
Non si tratta di una scelta consapevole, ma di un impulso compulsivo.
It is not a conscious choice, but a compulsive urge.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| compulsivo | masculine · singular |
| compulsiva | feminine · singular |
| compulsivi | masculine · plural |
| compulsive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in psychological terminology or informally to describe out-of-control habits.