🌀compulsive

adjective
/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

Meaning

Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.

Example Sentences

He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.

Example Expressions

compulsive liar

Synonyms

obsessive, uncontrollable, irresistible, persistent, habitual

Antonyms

voluntary, optional, deliberate

Collocations

compulsive behavior, compulsive shopper, compulsive eater, compulsive liar

Related Vocabularies

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
located in a particular place or position
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
not large in size, amount, or importance

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