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neuroticism

[noo-rot-uh-siz-uh m, nyoo-]
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noun
  1. the state of having traits or symptoms characteristic of neurosis.
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Origin of neuroticism

First recorded in 1895–1900; neurotic1 + -ism
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  • Irregularity and pain in menstruation are a frequent cause of neuroticism.

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

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    Bryce Walton

British Dictionary definitions for neuroticism

neuroticism

noun
  1. a personality trait characterized by instability, anxiety, aggression, etc
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Word Origin and History for neuroticism

n.

1894, from neurotic + -ism.

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