neurotic

adjective

Meaning

Experiencing excessive anxiety, irrational fears, or obsessive thoughts that interfere with daily functioning.

Examples

He became incredibly neurotic about germs after reading a news article on public hygiene.
Her neurotic need for perfection often leads her to redo simple tasks multiple times.

Synonyms: anxious, uptight, obsessive, hypochondriacal

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neurotic

adjective

Pronunciation: /njʊəˈrɒtɪk/

Definition

Experiencing excessive anxiety, irrational fears, or obsessive thoughts that interfere with daily functioning.

Examples

He became incredibly neurotic about germs after reading a news article on public hygiene.
Her neurotic need for perfection often leads her to redo simple tasks multiple times.
The character is portrayed as a neurotic individual who constantly fears the worst-case scenario.

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