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neurotic

[noo-rot-ik, nyoo-] / nʊˈrɒt ɪk, nyʊ- /


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The neurotic self-policing about the supposed rules of engagement has given way to something that looks more like confidence.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Germany is uniquely neurotic about debt and about unsound money.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She was one of many authors he wrangled—alcoholic William Faulkner, neurotic Dr. Seuss, industrious James Michener, imperious Philip Roth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

In “Greenberg,” Ben Stiller’s title character is a cantankerous and neurotic New Yorker who has fled west after a nervous breakdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

“Please excuse me while I escort this extremely disturbed and neurotic child to the other side of the car,” said Tootie.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo




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