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Meaning of neurotic
Relating to or denoting a person who is excessively anxious, emotional, or tense.
Etymology of neurotic
The word "neurotic" comes from the Greek word "neuron," meaning nerve, and the suffix "-otic," which forms an adjective indicating a relationship to a particular condition or state
Historically, the term "neurotic" was used to describe a range of mental health conditions characterized by excessive anxiety, emotional instability, or irrational behavior
Synonyms
anxious
high-strung
tense
nervous
jittery
edgy
fidgety
restless
uneasy
apprehensive
fearful
worried
troubled
disturbed
unstable
emotional
temperamental
moody
sensitive
irrational
obsessive
compulsive
hysterical
frantic
neuroses
psychotic
frenzied
irrational
erratic
mercurial
volatile
explosive
passionate
intense
dramatic
emotional
impulsive
reckless
self-destructive
masochistic
sadistic
paranoid
schizoid
borderline
hypochondriac
perfectionistic
Definitions
- Relating to or denoting a person who is excessively anxious, emotional, or tense
- * (of a person) having or showing characteristics of neurosis, such as excessive anxiety or emotional instability
Usage Examples
- The neurotic behavior of the main character in the novel made it difficult for readers to empathize with them
- * After a few months of therapy, she was able to manage her neurotic tendencies and lead a more balanced life
- * His neurotic personality made it challenging for him to form and maintain healthy relationships
Antonyms
calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
composed
relaxed
easygoing
carefree
laid-back
unflappable
stoic
stable
balanced
rational
logical
sane
normal
healthy
robust
resilient
adaptable
flexible
adroit
adept
adeptive
capable
competent
confident
self-assured
poised
collected
unruffled
imperturbable
untroubled
unworried
unbothered