Antonyms for neuroticism
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : noo-rot-uh-siz-uh m, nyoo- |
| Phonetic Transcription : nʊˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm, nyʊ- |
Definition of neuroticism
Origin :- 1894, from neurotic + -ism.
- As in nervousness : noun anxious state
- As in jitters : noun nervous restlessness
- Irregularity and pain in menstruation are a frequent cause of neuroticism.
- Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
- But the constant auto-illusion must always lead to neuroticism and pathology—the hidden fears.
- Extract from : « Strange Alliance » by Bryce Walton
Synonyms for neuroticism
- agitation
- all-overs
- anger
- animation
- butterflies
- cold sweat
- creeps
- delirium
- discomfiture
- disquiet
- disquietude
- dithers
- excitability
- feverishness
- fidget
- fidgets
- flap
- fluster
- fuss
- impatience
- jitters
- jump
- jumps
- moodiness
- neurasthenia
- neuroticism
- perturbation
- quivers
- sensitivity
- shakes
- shiver
- stage fright
- stimulation
- stress
- tension
- timidity
- tizzy
- to-do
- touchiness
- tremble
- trembles
- tremulousness
- turbulence
- uneasiness
- willies
- worry
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