neuroticism
noun
neu·rot·i·cism
nu̇-ˈrä-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
nyu̇-
: a neurotic character, condition, or trait
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For those with high neuroticism, the emotional volatility that accompanies this trait may lead to feelings of insecurity or self-doubt during what should be an intimate moment.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
What was important to you about representing Ali in all her messiness and neuroticism?
—Ilana Masad, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
While the dogs' own personalities had little impact on their stress levels, certain human traits—like neuroticism, conscientiousness and openness—were significant factors in how much stress the dog exhibited.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
His neuroticism was more ominous than his glamour.
—Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
What was important to you about representing Ali in all her messiness and neuroticism?
—Ilana Masad, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
While the dogs' own personalities had little impact on their stress levels, certain human traits—like neuroticism, conscientiousness and openness—were significant factors in how much stress the dog exhibited.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
His neuroticism was more ominous than his glamour.
—Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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neuroticism
noun
neu·rot·i·cism
n(y)u̇-ˈrät-ə-ˌsiz-əm
: a neurotic character, condition, or trait
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