fixated

adjective

fix·​at·​ed ˈfik-ˌsā-təd How to pronounce fixated (audio)
Synonyms of fixatednext
: arrested in development or adjustment
especially : arrested at a pregenital level of psychosexual development

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The thriller stars Cliff Robertson as a real estate developer who becomes fixated on a young woman (Genevieve Bujold) who bears a striking resemblance to his late wife. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 Currently, brands are fixated on AI transformation, digital optimization and creator partnerships. — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 While plenty of investors remain fixated on the artificial intelligence winners, Cramer argued several companies in more traditional industries have been unfairly punished despite delivering strong quarters. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026 While eyes are fixated on the two most recent draft picks, the Lakers’ leading summer league scorer is unheralded Arthur Kaluma. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixated

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Etymology

from past participle of fixate

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fixated was in 1926

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fixated

adjective
fix·​at·​ed
: arrested in development or adjustment
especially : arrested at a pregenital level of psychosexual development

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