excessive cleanliness

Examples (10)

• Her therapist helped her realize that her need for excessive cleanliness was a symptom of anxiety.
• Some guests found his demand for excessive cleanliness to be unwelcoming.
• The constant scrubbing and sterilizing were signs of his excessive cleanliness.
• Experts argue that excessive cleanliness in a child's environment can weaken their immune system.
• The character in the novel was defined by his peculiar habits and excessive cleanliness.
• In a laboratory setting, what might seem like excessive cleanliness is actually a necessary precaution.
• His obsession with excessive cleanliness often made him late for appointments.
• While good hygiene is important, excessive cleanliness can become a source of stress.
• We noticed her tendency towards excessive cleanliness when she started cleaning the hotel room herself.
• I think the focus on excessive cleanliness in modern society has gone too far.