Meaning of the German Word "Neurose"

Neurose

neurosis

A mental illness that causes strong feelings of fear and worry.

Example Sentence

Seine Angst vor Keimen wurde zu einer Neurose.

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Definition: A mental illness that causes strong feelings of fear and worry.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Neurose"?

C1

What grammatical category does "Neurose" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Neurose" belong to?

Health