neuroticism
noun
neu·rot·i·cism
nu̇-ˈrä-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
nyu̇-
: a neurotic character, condition, or trait
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While the dogs' own personalities had little impact on their stress levels, certain human traits—like neuroticism, conscientiousness and openness—were significant factors in how much stress the dog exhibited.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Whereas some studies have linked high variability with neuroticism, others have failed to do so.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 5 Apr. 2023
The information was used to create psychological profiles of gun owners and assign scores to behavioral traits, such as neuroticism and agreeableness.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
While all relationships experience ups and downs, individuals with high levels of neuroticism are more prone to interpreting those ups and downs in negative and damaging ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Whereas some studies have linked high variability with neuroticism, others have failed to do so.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 5 Apr. 2023
The information was used to create psychological profiles of gun owners and assign scores to behavioral traits, such as neuroticism and agreeableness.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
While all relationships experience ups and downs, individuals with high levels of neuroticism are more prone to interpreting those ups and downs in negative and damaging ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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neuroticism
noun
neu·rot·i·cism
n(y)u̇-ˈrät-ə-ˌsiz-əm
: a neurotic character, condition, or trait
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