neurotic
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neurotic
- /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/
- /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/
Rhymes with -ɒtɪk
Where it comes from
Formed of neuro- (“of nerves or the nervous system”) + -otic (“having abnormal condition”). The initial element, in turn, is from Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “nerve”). Attested from the 17th century. Compare French névrotique.
adjective
- Affected with a neurosis. If there were such a thing as inspiration from a higher realm, it might well be that the neurotic temperament would furnish the chief condition of the requisite receptivity.
- Overly anxious. He is getting neurotic about time-keeping.
- Useful in disorders of, or affecting, the nerves.
noun neurotics
- A person who has a neurosis.
- A crazy person. DYSART: ...Advanced neurotics can be dazzling at that game. They aim unswervingly at your area of maximum vulnerability...
Similar: jitterbug, nervous wreck, obsessive, worrywart
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: schizoid, abulic, psychoneurotic, hypochondriacal, hypochondriac, hysterical, hysteric, psychosomatic, disturbed, pathological, mental case, nymphomaniacal, obsessive-compulsive, nymphomaniac, compulsive, obsessional
noun
Similar: jitterbug, nervous wreck, obsessive, worrywart
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adj overanxious
| Español | neurótico |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 神経質過ぎ |
| Português | neurótico |
| Français | névrotique, psychotique |
| Deutsch | neurotisch |
| Ελληνικά | νευρωτικός nevrotikós |
| Русский | невроти́ческий nevrotíčeskij |
noun person who has a neurosis
| Español | neurótico, neurótica |
|---|---|
| Português | neurótico, neurótica |
| Français | névrotique, psychotique |
| Deutsch | Neurotiker, Neurotikerin |
| Italiano | isterico, nevrotico |
| Ελληνικά | νευρωτικός nevrotikós |
| Русский | невро́тик nevrótik, невропа́т nevropát |
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title = {neurotic},
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