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View usage for: (njʊərɒtɪk, US nʊr-) Word forms: plural neuroticsadjectiveIf you say that someone is neurotic, you mean that they are always frightened or worried about things that you consider unimportant. [disapproval] He was almost neurotic about being followed. [+ about] There are also unpleasant brain effects such as anxiety and neurotic behaviour. Synonyms: unstable, nervous, disturbed, anxious More Synonyms of neurotic A neurotic is someone who is neurotic. These patients are not neurotics. neurotic in British English (njʊˈrɒtɪk) adjective1. of, relating to, or having neurosis noun2. a person who has a neurosis or who tends to be emotionally unstable or unusually anxious Derived forms neurotically (neuˈrotically) adverb neurotic in American English (nʊˈrɑtɪk; njʊˈrɑtɪk) adjective1. of, characteristic of, or having a neurosis Derived forms neurotically (neuˈrotically) adverb neuroticism (neuˈrotiˌcism) (nuˈrɑtəˌsɪzəm; njuˈrɑtəˌsɪzəm) noun Examples of 'neurotic' in a sentenceneurotic In other languagesneurotic British English: neurotic / njʊˈrɒtɪk/ ADJECTIVE If you say that someone is neurotic, you mean that they are always frightened or worried about things that you consider unimportant. He was almost neurotic about being followed. - American English: neurotic
- Arabic: عِصَابِيُّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: neurótico
- Chinese: 神经质的
- Croatian: neurotičan
- Czech: neurotický
- Danish: neurotisk
- Dutch: neurotisch
- European Spanish: neurótico
- Finnish: neuroottinen
- French: névrosé
- German: neurotisch
- Greek: νευρωτικός
- Italian: nevrotico
- Japanese: 神経過敏な
- Korean: 신경증에 걸린
- Norwegian: nevrotisk
- Polish: neurotyczny
- European Portuguese: neurótico
- Romanian: nevricos
- Russian: невротический
- Latin American Spanish: neurótico
- Swedish: neurotisk
- Thai: เกี่ยวกับโรคประสาท
- Turkish: nörotik
- Ukrainian: невротичний
- Vietnamese: dễ bị kích động
British English: neurotic NOUN A neurotic is someone who is neurotic. These patients are not neurotics. - American English: neurotic
- Brazilian Portuguese: neurótico
- Chinese: 神经官能症患者
- European Spanish: neurótico
- French: névrosé
- German: Neurotiker
- Italian: nevrotico
- Japanese: 神経症患者
- Korean: 신경증 환자
- European Portuguese: neurótico
- Latin American Spanish: neurótico
Chinese translation of 'neurotic' adj - [person, behaviour]
神经(經)质(質)的 (shénjīngzhì de)
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神经(經)质(質)者 (shénjīngzhìzhě) to be/become neurotic about sth 对(對)某事极(極)为(為)焦虑(慮) (duì mǒushì jí wéi jiāolǜ)
Definition afflicted by neurosis He was almost neurotic about being followed. Synonyms disturbed abnormal compulsive manic unhealthy hyper (informal) twitchy (informal) overwrought Opposites together (slang) , normal , calm , stable , rational , laid-back (informal) , sane , well-balanced , level-headed , well-adjusted Additional synonymsDefinition causing anxiety She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. Synonyms uneasy, concerned, worried, troubled, upset, careful, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, uncomfortable, tense, fearful, unsettled, restless, agitated, taut, disquieted, apprehensive, edgy, watchful, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, twitchy (informal), solicitous, overwrought, fretful, on tenterhooks, in suspense, hot and bothered, unquiet (literary), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), angsty, on pins and needles, discomposed an angry, socially maladjusted recluse Synonyms disturbed, hung-up (slang), alienated, estrangedDefinition apprehensive or worried I get very nervous when I'm in the house alone at night. Synonyms apprehensive, anxious, uneasy, edgy, worried, wired (slang), tense, fearful, shaky, hysterical, agitated, ruffled, timid, hyper (informal), jittery (informal), uptight (informal), flustered, on edge, excitable, nervy (British, informal), jumpy, twitchy (informal), fidgety, timorous (literary), highly strung, antsy (informal), toey (Australian, slang), hesitant, adrenalized - nettled
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Additional synonymsEating behaviour is the subject of obsessive, almost phobic interest. Synonyms compulsive, fixed, gripping, consuming, haunting, tormenting, irresistible, neurotic, besetting, uncontrollable, obsessional |