as in paranoid
having or showing a very nervous or disordered state of mind
Her neurotic tendencies tend to manifest in her obsessive need for cleanliness. Our dog is a bit neurotic; she tends to panic around strangers.
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Recent Examples of neurotic
The neurotic inner monologue can take up only so much of the page.
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Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 19 May 2025
Étoile’s initially unwieldy ensemble also includes Tobias Bell (Maisel’s Gideon Glick), a fragile, neurotic American choreographer whose unorthodox style challenges tradition-loving French audiences.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Hollywood has always been a neurotic industry, but the current anxiety, uncertainty, and job losses are acute.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
The sequel also doubled as an exploration of the singer’s neurotic behavior.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 19 May 2025
Étoile’s initially unwieldy ensemble also includes Tobias Bell (Maisel’s Gideon Glick), a fragile, neurotic American choreographer whose unorthodox style challenges tradition-loving French audiences.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Hollywood has always been a neurotic industry, but the current anxiety, uncertainty, and job losses are acute.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
The sequel also doubled as an exploration of the singer’s neurotic behavior.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neurotic
Adjective
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The Trump administration’s opaque, quickly shifting tactics have left the community paranoid, wondering what could happen next.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Whether dad is a digital packrat or just prudently paranoid about data loss, this rugged external drive offers a sizable 4TB of backup space at a price that makes copy-and-forget offsite storage feasible.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Because the Sun’s magnetic field is especially unstable and dynamic near the solar poles, particularly the south pole, a good, hard look can pay dividends that will protect us here on Earth.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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The lawsuit alleges Saffold was unstable during the procedure, and the anesthesiologist and nurse failed to give him proper medical intervention to save his life.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Georgia, too, is worried about Ginny's behind-the-scenes machinations.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The freemium search engine Kagi isn't worried about having the most comprehensive index.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The video highlighted how visibly nervous Jessie was while using jokes to get through the show.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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In a video played on Thursday's episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Hamill is shown giving his opening monologue declaring his love for film when a nervous expression crosses his face.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Nothing rings more true than the trope of the restless adolescent.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Across 17 restless songs, packed into 30 minutes, Mel V growls and scream-raps her way through a vicious yet silly mind dump.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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“Neurotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neurotic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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