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névrose

neurosis

noun neh-VROZ Rare

Origin: Greek neuron (nerve) + -ose

Usage Note

Névrose is a clinical and popular term for an anxiety-based mental disorder without loss of reality; the derived adjective névrosé ('neurotic') is frequently used colloquially to describe someone anxious or obsessive. It contrasts with psychose, which implies a break with reality.

Examples

"Sa névrose l'empêchait de dormir correctement."

Natural Translation

His neurosis prevented him from sleeping properly.

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