Meaning & use
neurotic
Excessively anxious, obsessive, or emotionally unstable in a way that affects everyday behavior.
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He became neurotic about germs, washing his hands dozens of times a day.
Her neurotic worrying kept her awake most nights before the exam.
A note on using this word
Originally a clinical psychology term, it is now often used loosely and somewhat casually in everyday speech.
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