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neurosis Antonyms

Opposite of neurosis

Because the opposite of neurosis shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A relatively mild mental or emotional condition, characterized by chronic anxiety, obsessive thoughts, Phobias, or insecurity, that does not involve a loss of contact with reality or result from an organic disease.

Usage Example

"Early psychoanalytic theory sought to trace the patient's sanity back to unresolved childhood conflicts."

Strong
sanity

• noun (Context 2)

An excessive, irrational worry, obsession, or anxious preoccupation in everyday life.

Usage Example

"The comedian built his entire career on joking about his everyday neuroses and social awkwardness."

Strong
peace of mind
equanimity
serenity

Similar words to neurosis

Words similar to neurosis shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

psychoneurosis
hang-up
fixation
insecurity
anxiety
complex
phobia
obsession
See all synonyms of neurosis

• Nearby Words

neurodiverse
neurodiversity
neuroprotective
neurosis
neurotic
neurotically
neuroticism

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Neurosis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/neurosis
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