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neurotically

/nʊˈrɑː.tɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:neurotic
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• adverb

1

In an excessively anxious, obsessive, or emotionally unstable manner.

Example

"He neurotically checked the front door lock three times before leaving for the airport."

2

In a manner relating to or resulting from clinical neurosis.

Example

"In classic psychoanalytic literature, patients who reacted neurotically to everyday stressors were examined for underlying unconscious conflicts."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'neurotic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'neuron' (meaning 'sinew' or 'nerve').

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