neurosis

The word “neurosis” has 3 syllables: neu-ro-sis

It's pronounced as /nʊˈroʊ.sɪs/

What is synonym and antonym for neurosis?

In the thesaurus, “neurosis” has 39 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neurosis along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for neurosis

aberration
abnormality
affliction
breakdown
compulsion
crack-up
delirium
delusion
dementedness
dementia
derangement
deviation
frenzy
hallucination
hallucinosis
hypomania
hysteria
inhibition
insanity
instability
irrationality
lunacy
madness
maladjustment
mania
mental illness
monomania
neurasthenia
obsession
paranoia
phobia
psychological disorder
psychopathy
psychosis
rage
schizophrenia
senile dementia
unreasonableness
unsoundness

Antonyms for neurosis

adjustment
balance
conformity
lucidity
mind
normality
rationality
rationalness
reasonability
reasonableness
sameness
saneness
sanity
soundness

Meanings of neurosis

noun
1. A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society.

Example Sentences

The therapist reassured her that neurosis is a common condition and can be effectively treated.
His fear of germs developed into a full-blown neurosis over the years.
The book offered a detailed analysis of Freud's theories on neurosis and its origins.
Many individuals with neurosis experience heightened levels of stress and anxiety in everyday situations.
Overcoming her neurosis required patience, therapy, and support from her family.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neurosis, such as: aberration, abnormality, adjustment, affliction, balance, breakdown, compulsion.

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