불안을 주된 특징으로 하지만 현실 판단력은 유지되는 정신적 상태.
A mental health condition characterized by anxiety, but without a loss of contact with reality.
예문:
"The psychiatrist diagnosed him with a mild neurosis stemming from childhood trauma."
"Unlike psychosis, a neurosis does not involve a complete break from reality."
특정 사안에 대한 과도하고 비이성적인 불안이나 강박 관념.
An excessive and irrational anxiety or obsession regarding a particular matter.
예문:
"Her constant checking of the door locks bordered on a neurosis."
"The city's collective neurosis about rising crime rates led to increased surveillance."