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Recent Examples of neuroticism
People most sensitive are those who score low in self-esteem and high in neuroticism, who are fearful of negative evaluation, and who are generally pessimistic.
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Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
Higher neuroticism means greater sensitivity to stress and negative emotion, which can tip into anxiety, depression, or burnout.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Participants who scored high in neuroticism (more likely to experience anxiety or stress) preferred private workouts rather than group fitness classes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 July 2025
At its core, though, The White Lotus continues to put a mirror up to the bourgeoisie’s neuroticism, with luxury travel as its lens.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2025
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Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
Higher neuroticism means greater sensitivity to stress and negative emotion, which can tip into anxiety, depression, or burnout.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Participants who scored high in neuroticism (more likely to experience anxiety or stress) preferred private workouts rather than group fitness classes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 July 2025
At its core, though, The White Lotus continues to put a mirror up to the bourgeoisie’s neuroticism, with luxury travel as its lens.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neuroticism
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Knowing all this, astronauts routinely pack condiments to alleviate at least some of the mealtime weirdness.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Eisenberg’s distinct turn toward folk forms might disappoint diehard fans of their more avant-garde projects, but the gentle tempos and well-rounded melodies of these songs harbor weirdness at their core.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens for chromosomal abnormalities, offering vital information about the baby’s health.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The event is open to people ages 12 to 25 and is designed to detect heart abnormalities that can cause sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death among young athletes.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The markets, which include Polymarket and its chief rival Kalshi, have been criticized for everything from undermining the integrity of sports to contributing to an online betting addiction crisis among young men.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ibogaine, a naturally occurring compound from a shrub native to Africa, is used to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder and brain trauma.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But there’s more to it than gleeful perversions of genre.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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This garish cavalcade of perversions, which just premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, should have been shocking and transgressive; the pieces are certainly there.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2026
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Did the procedure lead directly to their struggles, or unmask a previous predisposition?—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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The data revealed Black babies have a higher likelihood to die than others and that mothers of color also face the brunt of unequal access to care and predisposition to certain medical conditions.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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In truth, a high-quality digital workup synthesizes how traits affect every part of your life.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Early analyses have begun to link genes to traits such as drought tolerance and temperature adaptation, but researchers say more rigorous work is needed to confirm those links before they can be used to guide restoration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Neuroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neuroticism. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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