compulsive

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible. / Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

Japanese Meaning

抑制できず、反応的で抑えがたいさま。 / 強制力を有し、強制や押し付けを行うさま。

Her compulsive habit of checking her phone during meals made social gatherings awkward.

彼女は食事中につい携帯を確認してしまう抑えがたい衝動があり、それが社交の場を気まずくさせた。

Sense（1）

Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

Under this Act, the term "disability" shall not include—...(2) compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or[…]

Sense（2）

Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

Religion is […] inconsistent with all compulsive Motives.

more compulsive

（ comparative ）

most compulsive

（ superlative ）