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neuroticism

[ noo-rot-uh-siz-uhm, nyoo- ]

noun

  1. the state of having traits or symptoms characteristic of neurosis.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of neuroticism1

First recorded in 1895–1900; neurotic 1 + -ism

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Example Sentences

In men, but not women, neuroticism was positively correlated and masculinity negatively correlated with crying.

Wilson found that the risk of death doubled in those with a neuroticism score in the top 10 percent.

Somewhat less obvious were findings concerning the relationship between neuroticism and longevity.

But the constant auto-illusion must always lead to neuroticism and pathology—the hidden fears.

He'd never heard of any marriage maintaining such a crazy high romantic level of manic neuroticism as this for very long.

Irregularity and pain in menstruation are a frequent cause of neuroticism.

I recollect that I offered a defense of psycopathic neuroticism.

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