Neuroticism
[noo-rot-uh-siz-uh m, nyoo-] /nʊˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm, nyʊ-/
noun
1.
the state of having traits or symptoms characteristic of neurosis.
/njʊˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm/
noun
1.
a personality trait characterized by instability, anxiety, aggression, etc
n.
1894, from neurotic + -ism.
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