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Recent Examples of neuroticism
Lead is also associated with higher levels of ADHD, less agreeableness and conscientiousness, and higher levels of neuroticism.
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Risk factors such as low self-esteem, relationship problems, past trauma, and personality traits (like perfectionism and neuroticism) can increase your chance of developing body image challenges at some point in your lifetime.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
But grandiosity is associated with being assertive and attention seeking, whereas vulnerability tends to involve neuroticism, anxiety, depression and self-consciousness.
—Diana Kwon, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2023
This group also scored lower on neuroticism and schizotypy traits.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2024
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Risk factors such as low self-esteem, relationship problems, past trauma, and personality traits (like perfectionism and neuroticism) can increase your chance of developing body image challenges at some point in your lifetime.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
But grandiosity is associated with being assertive and attention seeking, whereas vulnerability tends to involve neuroticism, anxiety, depression and self-consciousness.
—Diana Kwon, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2023
This group also scored lower on neuroticism and schizotypy traits.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neuroticism
Noun
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Davis spent her days analyzing code for state and local municipalities, identifying risks or abnormalities across the nation's aging critical infrastructure.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The inspection of the Accord also allegedly revealed no abnormalities or mechanical defects that would have been the cause or a contributing factor in the collision, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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The film also explores the darker side of his personality, including his struggles with addiction, tumultuous relationship with the media, and complicated family dynamics.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Everyone knows what a perversion fragmenting the Taj Mahal would be.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Clark, instead, memorializes Black Twitter, hoping to prevent further perversion of Black innovation, Black language, culture and style.—
J Wortham,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Neuroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neuroticism. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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