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neuroticism
[ noo-rot-uh-siz-uhm, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm, nyʊ- /
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noun
the state of having traits or symptoms characteristic of neurosis.
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neuroticism
/ (njʊˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm) /
noun
a personality trait characterized by instability, anxiety, aggression, etc
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