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neurotic Synonyms

Another word for neurotic

Choosing another word for neurotic depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or chronically anxious, especially about minor matters.

Usage Example

"He became increasingly overanxious about locking every window and door twice before leaving the house."

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overanxious
high-strung
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anxious
obsessive
uptight
nervous
paranoid

• noun (Context 2)

A person who suffers from neurosis or exhibits chronically anxious, obsessive, or overly sensitive behavior.

Usage Example

"The playwright often cast himself as a lovable psychoneurotic overwhelmed by the minor inconveniences of modern city life."

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psychoneurotic
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worrywart
nervous wreck
bundle of nerves
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hypochondriac

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to, caused by, or suffering from neurosis, a mild mental condition characterized by persistent anxiety, phobias, or obsessive behavior without loss of contact with reality.

Usage Example

"Early psychoanalytic theory sought to uncover the unconscious conflicts behind psychoneurotic symptoms."

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psychoneurotic
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maladjusted
compulsive
unstable

Opposites of neurotic

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

well-adjusted
calm
stable
composed
level-headed
easygoing
well-balanced
unflappable
See all opposites of neurotic

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