neurotic — having or relating to neurosis; excessively anxious, obsessive, or emotionally unstable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or relating to neurosis; excessively anxious, obsessive, or emotionally unstable
Pronunciation (IPA): /nʊˈrɑːtɪk/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so neurotic that she arranges her socks by color and fabric type.
- He's getting neurotic about his presentation, checking his slides every five minutes.
- Don't go all neurotic on me - the pizza will arrive when it arrives!
neurotic
ADJECTIVE[/nʊˈrɑːtɪk/]
having or relating to neurosis; excessively anxious, obsessive, or emotionally unstable
having or relating to neurosis; excessively anxious, obsessive, or emotionally unstable
When neurotic meets chaotic, we become robotic.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek neuron (nerve) combined with Latin -otic (having the quality of), a medical term that emerged in 18th-century clinical practice. It gained widespread currency in general English during the late 19th century as psychiatry developed, extending from clinical diagnosis to everyday personality description.
Breakdown
neur- (Greek neuron, nerve) + -otic (Latin suffix, having the quality or condition of). The suffix -otic denotes a state or condition related to the root element.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is so neurotic that she arranges her socks by color and fabric type.”
“He's getting neurotic about his presentation, checking his slides every five minutes.”
“Don't go all neurotic on me - the pizza will arrive when it arrives!”
“Her neurotic attention to detail made her an excellent editor.”
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