schizo

adjective

Definition of schizonext
as in schizophrenic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schizo
  1. psychotic
  2. schizoid
  3. paranoid
  4. neurotic
  5. obsessive-compulsive
  6. disordered
Adjective
  • The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.
    Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.
    Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
Definition of psychotic
Adjective
  • The idea of a schizoid Lady M is not entirely without appeal, but despite strong performances across the board, the work runs aground fast.
    Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
  • The entire movie, of course, was a goof, a schizoid cardboard Vaudeville horror burlesque shot in two days and a night by Roger Corman.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Definition of schizoid
Adjective
  • There’s something transactional and performative in all his personal interactions that borders on sociopathy, before fame gave him good reason to be paranoid.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • That should help other masters athletes be a little less paranoid about the dangers of an occasional training break.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of paranoid
Adjective
  • Some parents are neurotic about validating their kids’ emotions or guarding their individuality; others fixate on maximizing their career potential.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • In Silva’s hands, CeCe is clever and witty, neurotic and full of longing, both wise and naive.
    Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of neurotic
Adjective
  • It was previously considered a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but in 2013 it was given its own diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5.
    Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Anxiety Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), can co-occur with polyphagia due to the emotional and psychological impact on eating behaviors.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of obsessive-compulsive
Adjective
  • In the past, Jamil has openly discussed her own journey recovering from anorexia and disordered eating.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Thus did the conservative loose cannonballs come eventually to dominate the GOP—and define our disordered political era.
    Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made by History, TIME, 10 June 2024
Definition of disordered
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