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neurosis

[noo-roh-sis, nyoo-] / nʊˈroʊ sɪs, nyʊ- /


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Films are a chance to work out these nagging, existential neuroses that live in the back of the mind, the type that overwhelm to the point of panic if thought about for too long.

From Salon

Admitting that green neuroses and general overregulation of everything are responsible for the decline of Europe’s steel industry would be embarrassing for Brussels.

From The Wall Street Journal

I wouldn’t call it a neurosis, but it’s something that I care about.

From The Wall Street Journal

We are seeing more evidence of the president’s perpetual election neurosis in the run-up to the 2026 midterms.

From Salon

He starts off as a real guy with neuroses and problems and foibles.

From Los Angeles Times