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compulsive

British pronunciation/kəmpˈʌlsɪv/
American pronunciation/kəmˈpəɫsɪv/
compulsive
[ADJECTIVE]
1

(of a behavior or action) driven by a strong inner urge or impulse, where the person feels compelled to do something even if they do not want to

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2

strongly motivated to succeed

synonyms : determined
driven
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Compulsive
[NOUN]
1

a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things

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Examples
1Compulsive gamblers are experts in self-deception.
2Compulsive gamblers are experts in self-deception.
3It's compulsive.
4Compulsive thinking, going on and on and on and on all the time.
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