In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MONOMANIACAL
monomaniacal
(adjective) obsessed with a single subject or idea
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
monomaniacal (comparative more monomaniacal, superlative most monomaniacal)
Fanatical, or obsessed with one cause or idea to the exclusion of other concerns.
Of or relating to a monomaniac.
Source: Wiktionary
Mon`oma"ni*ac, Mon`oma"ni*a*cal, a. Etym: [Cf. F. monomaniaque.]
Definition: Affected with monomania, or partial derangement of intellect; caused by, or resulting from, monomania; as, a monomaniacal delusion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CONSCIENTIOUS
(adjective) guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong; “a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice”
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