neurotic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person suffering from neurosis
  2. adjective characteristic of or affected by neurosis
  3. adjective affected with emotional disorder

Etymology

Formed of neuro- (“of nerves or the nervous system”) + -otic (“having abnormal condition”). The initial element, in turn, is from Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “nerve”). Attested from the 17th century. Compare French névrotique.

In classic literature

Synonyms

psychoneurotic, mental case

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