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neuroticism

/njʊˈrɒt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

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noun

/njʊˈrɒt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/C1formalmedical
  • ruЧерта личности, характеризующаяся склонностью к тревожности, перепадам настроения, беспокойству, зависти и ревности, часто рассматриваемая как психическое или личностное расстройство, не связанное с известными неврологическими или органическими нарушениями.

A noun referring to a personality trait characterized by a tendency toward anxiety, moodiness, worry, envy, and jealousy, often considered a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction.

uncountable

  1. C1formalmedical

    A personality trait characterized by a tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness.

    ruНейротизм

    • High levels of neuroticism are often linked to increased stress sensitivity.
    • The study measured neuroticism using a standard personality questionnaire.
    • People with high neuroticism may react more strongly to daily hassles.
  2. Mental disturbanceC1formalmedical

    A mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction, often involving chronic distress.

    ruНевротизм

    • The patient was diagnosed with neuroticism after ruling out organic causes.
    • Neuroticism can manifest as persistent anxiety or obsessive thoughts.
    • Therapy can help manage symptoms associated with neuroticism.

    Synonymsneurosispsychoneurosis

    Antonymsbalancecomposureequilibriumsanitystability

Forms
  • neuroticisms plural form
  • neuroticisms' possessive plural form
  • neuroticism's possessive singular form