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- [noo-rot-uh-siz-uh m, nyoo-]
- /nʊˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm, nyʊ-/
- /njʊəˈrɒt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo-rot-uh-siz-uh m, nyoo-]
- /nʊˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm, nyʊ-/
Definitions of neuroticism word
- noun neuroticism the state of having traits or symptoms characteristic of neurosis. 1
- noun neuroticism The quality or state of being neurotic. 1
- noun neuroticism a personality trait characterized by instability, anxiety, aggression, etc 0
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Origin of neuroticism
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; neurotic1 + -ism
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Parts of speech for Neuroticism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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neuroticism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for neuroticism
noun neuroticism
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- anger — Anger is the strong emotion that you feel when you think that someone has behaved in an unfair, cruel, or unacceptable way.
- disquiet — lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
- impatience — lack of patience.
- jitters — jitters, nervousness; a feeling of fright or uneasiness (usually preceded by the): Every time I have to make a speech, I get the jitters.
Antonyms for neuroticism
noun neuroticism
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- relaxation — abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc.
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