obsessive commitment
[/əbˈsɛsɪv kəˈmɪtmənt/]
nounpl: obsessive commitments
compromisso obsessivo
1. An intense, compulsive dedication to a goal, person, or activity that goes beyond normal devotion and becomes all-consuming or pathological
His obsessive commitment to work left no time for his family or personal relationships.
Seu compromisso obsessivo com o trabalho não deixava tempo para sua família ou relacionamentos pessoais.
2. A psychological state where commitment becomes unhealthy, controlling, or driven by anxiety rather than genuine passion
The athlete's obsessive commitment to training bordered on self-harm.
O compromisso obsessivo do atleta com o treinamento beirava a autoflagelação.
This phrase is increasingly used in contemporary discussions about mental health, work-life balance, and toxic productivity culture in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it often relates to discussions about 'vício de trabalho' (workaholism) and burnout. In the US, it's commonly discussed in wellness and psychology communities as a form of behavioral addiction or compulsive disorder.
NYC Slang
being all-in to the point of crazy / being obsessed with the grind
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →