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neurotic

/njəˈɹɒtɪk/

Meanings
noun
A person who has a neurosis

Examples :

"My coworker, a bit of a neurotic, worries constantly about deadlines, even for simple tasks. "
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neurosis noun

/nʊˈroʊsɪs/ /njʊˈroʊsɪs/

A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society.

"Maria's neurosis about public speaking made it difficult for her to participate in class discussions. "

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worries noun

/ˈwʌɹiz/

A strong feeling of anxiety.

"Her mother's constant worries about her safety were exhausting. "

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

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affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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perfectly adverb

/ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/

With perfection.

"They completed the first series perfectly."

Illustration disorders

disorders noun

/dɪsˈɔːrdərz/ /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

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affected verb

/əˈfɛktɪd/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration coworker

coworker noun

/ˈkoʊˌwɜːrkər/ /ˈkoʊˌwʌrkər/

Somebody with whom one works.

"He heard from a coworker that the company planned to merge those departments."

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relaxant noun

/ɹɪˈlæksənt/ /riˈlæksənt/

A drug or other agent that promotes relaxation.

"After a stressful day at work, she took a muscle relaxant to ease the tension in her back. "

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deadlines noun

/ˈdɛdlaɪnz/

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"