Driven and Obsessive

Driven

Driven adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Usage example: a man with a driven need to be loved or liked by everyone
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Synonyms for Driven

Obsessive and driven are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obsessive" instead an adjective "Driven".

Nearby Words: drive, driving

Obsessive

Obsessive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Usage example: intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects

Driven and obsessive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Driven" instead an adjective "Obsessive".

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Baby Steps He very suddenly and unintendedly finds himself practicing tennis driven by a pushy mother, his own obsessive nature, and a crush on Natsu.
  • He very suddenly finds himself practicing tennis driven by a pushy mother, his own obsessive nature, and a crush on Natsu.
  • However, most of Bellatrix's actions are driven by Fantastic Racism and her obsessive love for Voldemort.
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