besetting

adjective

be·​set·​ting bi-ˈse-tiŋ 

bē-

: constantly present or attacking : obsessive

Synonyms

• compulsive
• driven
• impulsive
• obsessional
• obsessive

Examples of besetting in a Sentence

that woman's besetting need to meddle in the affairs of others

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing besetting

• besetting sin

Kids Definition

besetting

adjective

be·​set·​ting

bi-ˈset-iŋ

: constantly present or attacking

a besetting danger