neurotic

Example Sentences

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Germany is uniquely neurotic about debt and about unsound money.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She was one of many authors he wrangled—alcoholic William Faulkner, neurotic Dr. Seuss, industrious James Michener, imperious Philip Roth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Sometimes his neurotic, navel-gazing side gets the better of his artistry, as was the case at his concert at the Greek Theatre in the summer of 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

And while Jerry’s perfectionism had a toll on their creative process, it also fueled it, making way for more neurotic characters that Anne could play straight against.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

Why did she have to be so neurotic and perfectionistic that she was online the minute registration opened for students with last names beginning with A through C?

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti