compulsive

Noun
  1. A person with a compulsive disposition;
    Someone who feels compelled to do certain things (synset 109969936)
    is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
    subtypes:
    • control freak - someone with a compulsive desire to exert control over situations and people
    • exhibitionist, flasher - someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
    • perfectionist - a person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards
    • workaholic - person with a compulsive need to work
Adjective
  1. Caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion (synset 301588067)
    "compulsive drinking"
    similar to: neurotic, psychoneurotic - affected with emotional disorder
  2. Strongly motivated to succeed (synset 300105498)
    similar to: ambitious - having a strong desire for success or achievement
    same as: determined, driven

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