compulsive
adjective/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
Frequency rank: #9,619 most common English word
Meaning
Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge; unable to stop a behavior even when wanting to.
Example sentence
She is compulsive about checking her phone every few minutes.
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