Definition of Neurotic
Neurotic
neu·rot·ic


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
affected with neurosis, a relatively mild mental illness that involves symptoms associated with stress but that doesn't involve a significant loss of touch with reality; relating to the condition of being neurotic; excessively anxious, sensitive, or obsessive in nature;

e.g. He often seems high-strung and neurotic and finds it difficult to relax and trust people.

(noun)
a person who is neurotic;

e.g. He hated being labeled as a neurotic.





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