Neurotically: meaning, definitions and examples
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neurotically
[ nʊəˈrɒtɪkli ]
behavioral pattern
Neurotically describes an action or behavior characterized by excessive anxiety or obsessive concern, often leading to irrational actions. It reflects a state of mind where an individual is overly preoccupied with issues that may not warrant such intense focus.
Synonyms
anxiously, compulsively, obsessively.
Examples of usage
- She neurotically checked her emails every few minutes.
- He neurotically organized his books by color and size.
- They neurotically planned every detail of their vacation.
Translations
Translations of the word "neurotically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 neuroticamente
🇮🇳 न्यूरोटिकली
🇩🇪 neurotisch
🇮🇩 neurotik
🇺🇦 нейротично
🇵🇱 neurotycznie
🇯🇵 神経質に
🇫🇷 neurotiquement
🇪🇸 neuróticamente
🇹🇷 nevrotik olarak
🇰🇷 신경질적으로
🇸🇦 عصبيًا
🇨🇿 neurotický
🇸🇰 neurotický
🇨🇳 神经质地
🇸🇮 nevrotično
🇮🇸 taugaveik
🇰🇿 нейротикалық
🇬🇪 ნეიროტიკულად
🇦🇿 neyrotik şəkildə
🇲🇽 neuróticamente
Etymology
The term 'neurotic' originates from the Greek word 'neuron', which means 'nerve', combined with the suffix '-ic', denoting a characteristic or relation. The concept began to appear in medical literature in the late 19th century, used to describe a range of mental disorders characterized by anxiety and distress without a clear physical cause. In modern parlance, the adverb 'neurotically' emerged to describe actions stemming from such a mental state. Over time, the common usage has evolved, reflecting everyday behaviors marked by excessive worry or obsessive rituals. It indicates a shift from clinical terminology to a more colloquial expression that captures the essence of anxious behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,931, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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