neuroticism

noun

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as in weirdness

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Recent Examples of neuroticism The Big Five traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. — Refractor, 27 July 2026 The highest scorers in neuroticism are most likely to report skepticism toward AI, citing concerns about job security, accuracy and the unintended consequences of quick adoption. — Megan Malone, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 These dimensions, called the Big Five personality traits, include things like extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, and neuroticism. — Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 13 Mar. 2026 On an album thoroughly steeped in neuroticism and personal dysfunction, that acceptance feels like freedom. — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neuroticism
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  1. weirdness
  2. abnormality
  3. addiction
  4. perversion
  5. predisposition
  6. trait
Noun
  • And this column is eternally grateful for his help in getting us through another day of quadrupleheader weirdness and wildness.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • It's long felt like the sci-fi series' extended universe should be embracing that weirdness, rather than trying to replicate the dramatic Skywalker Saga.
    — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of weirdness
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  • But appropriate counseling depends on the precise diagnosis, gestational age, associated abnormalities, prognosis and maternal circumstances.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Some clinics may also offer full-body MRIs, which scan for any abnormalities from cancerous tumors to evidence of stroke.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • That growth has fueled disputes with states and Native American tribes over regulatory authority, while drawing scrutiny from sports leagues over game integrity and from advocates who say the platforms’ accessibility increases the risk of addiction.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As live shopping grows, platforms like Whatnot have also grappled with issues such as theft and addiction claims.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of addiction
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  • Its technological perversions, unfortunately, end up quite mundane.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Politicians and preachers denounced them for blasphemy, perversion, and their loud support for civil rights.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of perversion
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  • Key Takeaways There is no clear cause of schizophrenia, but several risk factors may interact to cause a predisposition to schizophrenia.
    — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Could a predisposition to smoking promote behaviors that reduce Parkinson’s risk?
    — Mike McRae September 10, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of predisposition
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  • The team’s brightest moment comes when Olivia realizes that Daisy has incorporated her unique personality traits, like praying repetitiously and loving the musical Annie.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Publishers sold albums of facsimile autographs, and the interest developed into the field of graphology, the practice of analyzing a person’s handwriting to purportedly discern personality traits.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
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