character neurosis

noun

A type of psychological disturbance where enduring personality traits or behavioral patterns become maladaptive, leading to emotional distress and interpersonal difficulties.

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Meanings

nouncharacter neurosis (countable and uncountable, plural character neuroses)

plural character neuroses

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesA type of psychological disturbance where enduring personality traits or behavioral patterns become maladaptive, leading to emotional distress and interpersonal difficulties.
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“character neurosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/character%20neurosis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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