neurotically
2
8.4
- adverb
- /nʊəˈrɑtɪkli/
:
neuroticamente
- In any case, the shadowy, neurotically totalitarian side of Felipe's personality has already isolated him from society: he has locked himself into the seemingly impenetrable El Escorial.
- almost neurotically
Examples
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I have often seen parents of disabled children become neurotically attached to their roles as caregivers.
Academic text (2001) -
Maybe I extend that experience neurotically back into my native language; I'll even stipulate that I do so.
Blog text (3) -
When I think thoughts that are judgmental (or neurotically fearful, etc.), I forgive the thought.
Blog text (24) -
So he calls me obsessively, compulsively, neurotically tidy, and he is charmingly sloppy.
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Our host, the Disembodied Industrialist, waits offstage, a misanthrope or recluse either theatrically timing or neurotically delaying his appearance, like Captain Nemo.
Academic text (2002) -
She neurotically checks her phone every few minutes to see if he has replied.
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He was neurotically worried about every little detail of the project, fearing it would fail.
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After receiving the news, she became neurotically anxious and couldn't relax for days.
Synonyms
87
2.3
Shows worry or fear in the way someone acts
19
4.2
In a worried or uncomfortable way
3
3.9
In a nervous, worried way that shows stress
3
2.0
In a way that shows you feel afraid or unsure
2
6.0
In a worried way because you think something bad may happen
1
8.1
To speak or move in a shaky, nervous way
1
4.0
In a worried or nervous way
1
5.7
In a nervous, restless way that shows worry
1
6.0
In a nervous, tense way that shows worry
In a way that shows worry or strong sadness
Antonyms
How Anxious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Neurotically starts with neuro-, which means 'nerve' (you see the same start in neurology) and ends with a part that makes it an adverb. So to act neurotically is to behave as if your 'nerves' are very tense — very nervous or worried.