neurotic
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British pronunciation
/njuːɹˈɒtɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "neurotic"

neurotic
01

relating to mental instability with excessive anxiety, irrational fears, and obsessive thoughts

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Neurotic responses involve heightened anxiety and irrational fears.
Compulsive behaviors may indicate neurotic tendencies.
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not behaving in a reasonable, and calm way, either because of being worried about something or because of having a mental illness

Neurotic
01

a person suffering from neurosis

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