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Neurotic (Adjective)

Affected with emotional disorder.

All adjective clusters.

The therapist worked with neurotic patients who struggled with anxiety and depression on a daily basis.
Her neurotic behavior was apparent in her constant need for reassurance and approval from others.
After a series of traumatic events, he became a neurotic person, often unable to cope with even the smallest stressors.
The artist's neurotic tendencies often fueled her creative process, but also took a toll on her mental health.
His neurotic obsession with order and perfection made it difficult for him to relax in any environment.

Characteristic of or affected by neurosis; "neurotic disorder"; "neurotic symptoms".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Her neurotic tendencies made it difficult for her to form close relationships, as she was always on the lookout for potential threats or betrayals.
The psychologist diagnosed her patient as having a neurotic personality disorder, characterized by excessive anxiety and irrational fears.
After a series of traumatic events, he began to exhibit neurotic symptoms such as insomnia and obsessive thinking.
The novelist's portrayal of a neurotic protagonist was so vivid and relatable that it resonated deeply with readers who had experienced similar struggles.
Her neurotic fixation on perfectionism had taken over her life, causing her to become overly critical of herself and others.