noun
- the quality or state of being compulsive; a tendency to act on irresistible urges or to perform repetitive behaviors
Examples
- Her compulsiveness about cleaning made it difficult for her to relax.
- The therapist helped him understand the roots of his compulsiveness.
- His compulsiveness with organizing his desk was both helpful and exhausting.
- The compulsiveness of her shopping habits led to financial problems.
- Treatment focused on reducing the compulsiveness of his repetitive behaviors.
- She recognized that her compulsiveness was interfering with her relationships.