kleptomaniacal

1 9.8

Being unable to stop wanting to steal things that are not needed

adjective
/ˌklɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə.kəl/

Specialized

: kleptómano

Her kleptomaniacal tendencies led her to steal items she didn't even want.

Examples

The kleptomaniacal child took toys from other kids without understanding the consequences.
" All you have to do is find a bunch of kleptomaniacal bibliophiles, as I see it."

Fiction book (1997)
He was diagnosed with a kleptomaniacal condition, compelled to take things that weren't his.

Synonyms

compulsive

vskleptomaniacal

88 5.6

Unable to stop doing something because of a strong, repeated urge

is specifically about an uncontrollable urge to steal, not any strong urge

larcenous

vskleptomaniacal

Archaic

2 8.6

Likely to steal things

focuses on an internal, uncontrollable impulse to steal rather than mere tendency

klepto

vskleptomaniacal

Offensive

9.9

Tends to steal small things

is a clinical uncontrollable urge to steal without need or personal gain

Antonyms

self-disciplined

2 5.4

A person who controls their actions and feelings to follow a plan

How Compulsive

kleptomaniacal

Specialized

1 9.8

compulsive

88 5.6

impulsive

78 4.4

covetous

3 8.4

Surface Forms

kleptomaniacal positive

Morphology

kleptomaniacal = kleptomaniac (transparent) = klepto + mania + ac + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'kleptomaniac' with the common adjective suffix '-al', so the meaning is straightforwardly related to the base.

Etymology

Kleptomaniacal comes from Greek parts klepto- meaning 'to steal' and mania meaning 'madness' or a 'strong urge', the same mania you see in the word 'manic'. So, kleptomaniacal describes someone who has an uncontrollable desire to steal.