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 3 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for neurosis along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for neurosis
- dementia
- psychosis
- schizophrenia
Antonyms for neurosis
- lucidity
- normality
- rationality
- reasonableness
Meanings of neurosis
- noun
- 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 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neurosis, such as: dementia, lucidity, normality, psychosis, rationality, reasonableness, schizophrenia.
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