NEUROTICISMS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

neuroticisms

noun

plural of neuroticism

as in abnormalities

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conformities

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Noun

But sometimes the liver can develop abnormalities that can inhibit its function, such as fatty liver.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Compared to younger women, older moms are at higher risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, miscarriage chromosomal conditions and cesarean delivery.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026

Definition of abnormalities

Noun

But in its inclusions and exclusions, the doc lets viewers draw some conclusions about him and his own addictions to repeatedly telling stories in this vein.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, those with chronic addictions who are poor (because rich people with addictions are rarely as visible) will continue to be swept up, and left with a system riddled with false promises and real penalties.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of addictions

Noun

An exuberant pastiche of turn-of-the-18th century historical dress with his own New Romantic leanings, it was snapped up in its entirety by the British department store Browns.

— Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 31 July 2026
The 71-year-old actor argued political leanings had possibly become part of the equation when performances alone should decide who gets recognized.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of leanings

Noun

The researchers demonstrated the concept using signals whose characteristics changed over time, including handwriting and object movement at different speeds.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
These characteristics reduce risk and increase confidence that the business will continue performing after the ownership changes hands.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

On arrival, the produce passes through customs and border drayage – a specialized short-distance trucking route that bridges the gap between national borders.

— Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Nutritionist and anthropologist Georgine Leung was in London expecting her first child when her mother arrived from Hong Kong, bringing Cantonese sitting-the-month customs that would come to fascinate her.

— Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of customs

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