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obsessed

Obsessed vs Admired - What's the difference?

obsessed | admired |


As verbs the difference between obsessed and admired

is that obsessed is past tense of obsess while admired is past tense of admire.

As an adjective obsessed

is intensely preoccupied {{term|with}} or {{term|by}} a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

Obsessed vs Occupied - What's the difference?

obsessed | occupied |


As verbs the difference between obsessed and occupied

is that obsessed is (obsess) while occupied is (occupy).

As adjectives the difference between obsessed and occupied

is that obsessed is intensely preoccupied (with) or (by) a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession while occupied is reserved, engaged.

Manic vs Obsessed - What's the difference?

manic | obsessed |


As adjectives the difference between manic and obsessed

is that manic is (psychiatry) suffering from mania; the state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels while obsessed is intensely preoccupied (with) or (by) a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

As a verb obsessed is

(obsess).

Infatuate vs Obsessed - What's the difference?

infatuate | obsessed |


As verbs the difference between infatuate and obsessed

is that infatuate is to inspire with unreasoning love or attachment while obsessed is (obsess).

As adjectives the difference between infatuate and obsessed

is that infatuate is (obsolete) infatuated; full of unreasoning love or attachment while obsessed is intensely preoccupied (with) or (by) a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

Intrigued vs Obsessed - What's the difference?

intrigued | obsessed |


As verbs the difference between intrigued and obsessed

is that intrigued is past tense of intrigue while obsessed is past tense of obsess.

As an adjective obsessed is

intensely preoccupied {{term|with}} or {{term|by}} a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

Offended vs Obsessed - What's the difference?

offended | obsessed |


As verbs the difference between offended and obsessed

is that offended is past tense of offend while obsessed is past tense of obsess.

As an adjective obsessed is

intensely preoccupied {{term|with}} or {{term|by}} a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

Obsessed vs Preoccupation - What's the difference?

obsessed | preoccupation |


As a verb obsessed

is (obsess).

As an adjective obsessed

is intensely preoccupied (with) or (by) a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

As a noun preoccupation is

worry.

Enchanted vs Obsessed - What's the difference?

enchanted | obsessed |


As verbs the difference between enchanted and obsessed

is that enchanted is (enchant) while obsessed is (obsess).

As adjectives the difference between enchanted and obsessed

is that enchanted is charmed, delighted, enraptured while obsessed is intensely preoccupied (with) or (by) a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

As an interjection enchanted

is (dated).

Aloof vs Obsessed - What's the difference?

aloof | obsessed |


As adjectives the difference between aloof and obsessed

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while obsessed is intensely preoccupied (with) or (by) a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

As an adverb aloof

is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As a preposition aloof

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.

As a verb obsessed is

(obsess).

Obsessed vs Avid - What's the difference?

obsessed | avid |


As adjectives the difference between obsessed and avid

is that obsessed is intensely preoccupied (with) or (by) a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession while avid is enthusiastic; passionate; longing eagerly; eager; greedy.

As a verb obsessed

is (obsess).

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