Compulsive vs Enthusiastic - What's the difference?
compulsive | enthusiastic |
uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious
* 1990 , :
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.
* Sharp
With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
As adjectives the difference between compulsive and enthusiastic
is that compulsive is uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious while enthusiastic is with zealous fervor; excited, motivated.As a noun compulsive
is one who exhibits compulsive behaviours.compulsive
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Under this Act, the term "disability" shall not include—...(2) compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or...
- Religion is inconsistent with all compulsive motives.
Derived terms
* compulsivenessExternal links
* * * ----enthusiastic
English
(enthusiasm)Alternative forms
* (l) (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- A young man of a visionary and enthusiastic character. — W. Irving.
- an enthusiastic lover of art