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neurosis Synonyms

Another word for neurosis

Choosing another word for neurosis depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 psychoneurosis back to unresolved childhood conflicts."

Strongest
psychoneurosis
Strong
complex
Weak
phobia
obsession

• 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
hang-up
fixation
insecurity
anxiety

Opposites of neurosis

The opposite of neurosis shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peace of mind
equanimity
serenity
sanity
See all opposites of neurosis

• Nearby Words

neuron
neuroprotective
neuroscientist
neurosis
neurosurgeon
neurosurgery
neurotic

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