Obsessive vs Thoughtful - What's the difference?
obsessive | thoughtful |
Prone to cause obsession
Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
Excessive, as results from obsession.
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Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
*{{quote-book, year=1959, author=(Georgette Heyer), title=(The Unknown Ajax), chapter=1
, passage=But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.}}
Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
As adjectives the difference between obsessive and thoughtful
is that obsessive is prone to cause obsession while thoughtful is demonstrating thought or careful consideration.As a noun obsessive
is a person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.obsessive
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- ''The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive
- ''Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives
- ''A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout