What does the word 'neurotic' mean?

Question

Don't give me a dictionary meaning. I checked every dictionary on Earth and I still don't understand the word (at last in the sense that is commonly used).

Answer 1

neurotic is caused by or relating to neurosis.
neurosis is a relatively mild mental illness involving symptoms of
stress( e.g. depression, anxiety, obsessive behaviour)without loss of contact with reality.
a person with a mental disorder and conscious of it.

Answer 2

Neurosis, also known as psychoneurosis or neurotic disorder, is a "catch all" term that refers to any mental imbalance that causes distress, but, unlike a psychosis or some personality disorders, does not prevent rational thought or an individual's ability to function in daily life. It is particularly associated with the discipline/school of psychoanalysis, which is not to be confused with psychology or psychiatry.

Answer 3

It means anxious or worrisome... someone is neurotic if they worry a lot about stupid little things. Often used in connection with Woody Allen.

FYI, some people will describe themselves as neurotic, as in "oh, I'm afraid of germs, it's one of my little neuroses" so it's not always an indication of being 'psycho' - can just mean a character eccentricity.

Answer 4

I will just try to give another approach.The word Neurotic is Greek
Written ΝΕΥΡΩΤΙΚΟΣ In Greek Nevra means nerves and I cannot understand why in English nevres are changed to nerves

Answer 5

Irrational, overly-anxious. Could be in general or regarding a specific thing (ie. She was neurotic about cleanliness and was constantly scrubbing the floors.).

Answer 6

I'll give you an example of a neurotic person: Woody Allen.

Answer 7

Crazy

Answer 8

*Neurotic mean a very worried or frightened about something in a way that does not seem normal.
E.g : My mother's neurotic about her health.

Answer 9

A neurotic person is one that does not think rationally.

Answer 10

Your anxious

Good Luck!!!