Neurotic
Pronunciation: /nʊˈrɑːtɪk/
Neurotic (adjective)
- often worried or nervous about things that are not important.
- relating to a mild mental disorder causing anxiety or fear.
Examples
- She felt neurotic about the upcoming exam.
- He became neurotic when the deadline approached.
Common collocations: neurotic behavior, neurotic tendencies, neurotic disorder, neurotic symptoms, deal with a neurotic
Neurotic (noun)
- a person who is often worried or nervous about small things.
Examples
- A neurotic often worries excessively.
- The neurotic found it hard to relax.