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Topic: Feelings

obsessiveness

IPA: /əˈsɛsɪvnəs/

KK: /əbˈsɛsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly focused on something, often to an unhealthy degree.

Example: Her obsessiveness about cleanliness made it difficult for her to relax in her own home.

obstinacy

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

KK: /ˈɑbstəˌnəsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very stubborn and refusing to change one's mind or behavior.

Example: His obstinacy made it difficult for the team to reach a consensus.

obstinate

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/

KK: /ˈɑbstɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Refusing to change one's mind or actions despite good reasons to do so; stubborn.

Example: She was obstinate about her decision to move to another city, even though her friends advised against it.

obstinately

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət.li/

KK: /ˈɑbstəˌnɛtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows stubbornness or refusal to change one's mind or actions.

Example: She obstinately refused to listen to anyone else's advice.

obstinateness

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət.nəs/

KK: /ˈɑbstəˌneɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stubborn and refusing to change one's mind or actions, even when it may be unreasonable to do so.

Example: His obstinateness made it difficult for him to accept help from others.

obstreperous

IPA: /əbˈstrɛp.ər.əs/

KK: /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

adjective

Definition: Loud and difficult to control, often behaving in a noisy or unruly way.

Example: The obstreperous children made it hard for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.

obstreperously

IPA: /əbˈstrɛp.ər.əs.li/

KK: /əbˈstrɛpərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a noisy and difficult to control way; being loud and unruly.

Example: The children were playing obstreperously in the park, making it hard for others to enjoy the quiet.

obtrusive

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪv/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that stands out too much or is too noticeable, often in a way that is unwelcome or annoying.

Example: The obtrusive advertisements made it hard to enjoy the view.

obtrusively

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪvli/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is noticeable or intrusive, often in a way that is unwelcome or inappropriate.

Example: The decorations were placed obtrusively around the room, making it hard to focus on anything else.

obtrusiveness

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪvnəs/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being noticeable in a way that is unwelcome or intrusive.

Example: Her obtrusiveness made it difficult for others to express their opinions freely.

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