fixated

adjective
UK: /fɪkˈseɪ.tɪd/
US: /ˈfɪk.seɪ.tɪd/

  1. Unable to stop thinking about something.

    1. He's fixated on getting a new car, that's all he talks about.
    2. She became fixated with the idea of traveling to Europe after seeing photos.

  2. To look at something for a long time and not think about anything else.

    1. The child fixated on the bright colors of the moving toys in the store.
    2. The cat was fixated on the mouse hole, waiting patiently for its prey to emerge.

Synonyms

obsessed preoccupied
fixated verb

  1. To cause (someone) to develop an obsessive attachment to someone or something.

    1. Don't get fixated on one idea; consider other options.
    2. She fixated on him from the moment they met, admiring everything he did.

  2. To direct one's gaze or attention in a specific place or thing without looking away.

    1. I fixated my attention on the speaker, trying to absorb every word.
    2. He fixated his eyes on the horizon, hoping to catch a glimpse of the approaching ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fixated" in English means: Unable to stop thinking about something., To look at something for a long time and not think about anything else..

The phonetic transcription of "fixated" is /fɪkˈseɪ.tɪd/ in British English and /ˈfɪk.seɪ.tɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fixated": obsessed, preoccupied.

Example usage of "fixated": "He's fixated on getting a new car, that's all he talks about.". More examples on the page.