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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCompulsive Consumer
/kəmˈpʌl.sɪv kənˈsjuː.mər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who engages in compulsive buying behavior, often characterized by an inability to control the urge to purchase items.
"Despite knowing she shouldn't spend more money, the compulsive consumer found herself buying yet another pair of shoes." - 2
An individual who experiences a psychological compulsion to shop, often leading to financial and emotional distress.
"The compulsive consumer often feels a temporary high after shopping, followed by guilt and anxiety."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'compulsive' derives from the Latin 'compellere', meaning 'to drive together', which evolved through Middle English. 'Consumer' comes from the Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to use up', reflecting a historical shift from mere consumption to excessive consumption behaviors.
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Consommateur compulsif
Transliteration: kɔ̃.sɔ.mɑ.tœʁ kɔ̃.pyl.sif
"Elle est une consommatrice compulsive qui ne peut pas résister aux soldes."
Zwangsverbraucher
Transliteration: tsvaŋs.fɛʁˈbʁaʊ̯χɐ
"Er ist ein Zwangsverbraucher, der ständig neue Kleidung kauft."
Consumatore compulsivo
Transliteration: kon-su-ma-to-re kom-pul-si-vo
"Il consumatore compulsivo spesso si sente in colpa dopo aver speso troppo."
Consumidor compulsivo
Transliteration: kon-su-mi-ðor kom-pul-si-vo
"El consumidor compulsivo a menudo se siente abrumado por sus compras."
Consumidor compulsivo
Transliteration: konsu-mi-dor kom-pul-si-vo
"O consumidor compulsivo frequentemente enfrenta problemas financeiros."
जुनूनी उपभोक्ता
Transliteration: junooni upbhokta
"जुनूनी उपभोक्ता अक्सर अपनी खरीदारी पर नियंत्रण नहीं रख पाते।"
强迫性消费者
Transliteration: qiángpòxìng xiāofèi zhě
"强迫性消费者常常在购物后感到内疚。"
강박 소비자
Transliteration: gangbak sobija
"강박 소비자는 종종 쇼핑 후 죄책감을 느낍니다."
強迫的消費者
Transliteration: kyōhakuteki shōhisha
"強迫的消費者は、買い物の後に罪悪感を感じることがよくあります。"
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