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   neurotic

   /njʊəˈrɒtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. having, caused by, or relating to neurosis. Similar mentally illmentally disturbedmentally derangedunstableunbalancedmaladjustedpsychoneuroticpsychopathicphobicOpposite stablewell balanced
   • ▪ (in non-technical use) abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or anxious: "he seemed a neurotic, self-obsessed character" Similar overanxiousanxiousnervoustensehighly strungjumpyoversensitiveparanoidobsessivecompulsivephobicfixatedhystericaloverwroughtmanicirrationalnervyinformal:twitchystressyOpposite calmlaid-backlevel-headed

   noun

   • 1. a neurotic person: "I wasn't going to be labelled as a hypochondriac or neurotic"

   Derivatives

   • 1. neurotically adverb
   • 2. neuroticism noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › neuroticNeurotic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Neurotic is an adjective that describes something related to neurosis, a mental disorder or abnormal behavior. It can also be a noun that refers to a person with a neurosis or emotional instability.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NeuroticismNeuroticism - Wikipedia

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   Neuroticism is a personality trait associated with negative emotions. It is one of the Big Five traits. Individuals with high scores on neuroticism are more likely than average to experience such feelings as anxiety, worry, fear, anger, frustration, envy, jealousy, pessimism, guilt, depressed mood, and loneliness. [1]

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNEUROTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Neurotic means behaving strangely or in an anxious way, often because of a mental illness. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

5. www.webmd.com › mental-health › neurotic-behavior-overviewNeurotic Behavior (Neurosis): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment -...

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   Jul 19, 2023 · Neurotic behavior is an extreme, irrational reaction to anxiety that interferes with your life. It can be a personality trait or a sign of a mental illness. Learn how to cope with neurotic thoughts and behaviors.

6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsNeuroticism | Psychology Today

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   Neuroticism, one of the Big 5 personality traits, is typically defined as a tendency toward anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and other negative feelings. All personality...

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7. www.dictionary.com › browse › neuroticNEUROTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Neurotic definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of neurosis. . See examples of NEUROTIC used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNEUROTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Neurotic means always frightened or worried about unimportant things. It can also describe a person who has a neurosis or low self-esteem. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms.