Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
neurosis
noun
/nʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/
Definition
A mental disorder that involves obsessive thoughts, compulsive acts, or severe anxiety that is not grounded in reality.
Examples
- She struggled with neurosis, which often made daily tasks feel overwhelming.
- His neurosis led to persistent worries about his health, even when there was no evidence of illness.
Meaning
Neurosis refers to a range of mental health conditions that cause distress and dysfunction but do not involve a loss of touch with reality.
Synonyms
- anxiety
- obsessive disorder
- compulsion
- phobia
